LTFRB Chairman Winston Ginez on Saturday said his office expects to accept and process applications from Dec. 2 to 9.
“Kahit another probinsya ito from Metro Manila, para makabyahe sa probinsya na nangangailangan (The permits will allow public utility vehicles to ply routes from Metro Manila to provinces where there may not be enough PUVs),” he said in an interview on dzBB radio.
The special permits allow PUVs to ply routes outside the areas specified by their franchises, but for a limited time.
Filipinos are expected to flock to their home provinces in the second half of December, to spend the holidays with their families.
Ginez said they will check the applicants to see if their units are roadworthy, and take added steps to ensure passengers’ safety.
“Maaga kami magbibigay ng special permit (We want to give the special permits early),” he added. — LBG, GMA News
