Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. 9999
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Introduced by
REPRESENTATIVES CRESEL T. ABITRIA, PATRICIA MARIE C. ALONZO, MA.
KARISSA A. DELA CRUZ, FRANCISCO U. JR. ANDAL, GIAN PAOLO M. CASEM,
SARAH MAE G. GALVEZ, ROLLY M. MANGAYA, CRISTINA FLOR S. MANIMTIM,
CAEZAR M. NICOLAS, IAN JASPEN M. RIGOS, KENT LIMMUEL B. TAN and ALBERT
O. III. YOUNG
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EXPLANATORY NOTE
Public transportation is an essential part of our everyday lives. With urbanization and industrialization, the demand for mobility had significantly increased. However, while there are several modes of public transportation in the country to sustain the said demand, there is still a need for more efficient system of transportation.
With the advent of technology, a new form of transport service, one that links commuting public to vehicles through software applications, was introduced. While there is an order
(DOTC Department Order 2015-01) that recognizes the Transportation Network Vehicle
Services (TNVS), a legislation is still needed to regulate and monitor the new system of transport.
We recognize the potential and benefits of TNVS as an additional alternative that helps in alleviating the suffering of public in daily public commute. We must, however, ensure that the services being offered are safe, adequate, of high quality, beneficial to the public and do not contribute to the proliferation of existing issues in the country such as traffic congestion.
To this end, this bill seeks to specify the role of the Land Transportation and Franchising
Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to regulate all TNVS in order to ensure the roadworthiness of the vehicles, the qualifications of drivers, the reasonability of their prices, and the protection of passengers.
In the interest of transportation development and public service, the approval and promulgation of this bill is earnestly sought.

AN ACT AUTHORIZING
THE LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD
TO REGULATE THE TRANSPORTATION NETWORK SERVICES
Section 1. Title.
This act shall be known as the “Transportation Network Services
Regulation Act of 2018.”
Section 2. Declaration of policy. The State recognizes the right of the Filipino people to accessible, safe and convenient transportation system at reasonable rates. It is within the authority and responsibility of the State to provide and to promote adequate and efficient modes of transportation in the country responsive to an investment-led and demand-driven industry while ensuring the protection of the public as consumer.
Section 3. Definition of terms. As used in this Act:
(a) “Board” shall mean the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory
Board;
(b) “Transportation Network Company (TNC)” shall mean an organization that provides pre-arranged transportation services through an internet-based application to connect a passenger and driver;
(c) “Transportation Network Driver (TND)” shall mean an individual who has a valid professional driver’s license and is registered under the record of the TNC;
(d) “Transportation Network Passenger” shall mean an individual who avail the service of a TNC;
(e) “Transportation Network Vehicle” shall mean any personal or non-commercial motor vehicle that is registered under the record of the TNC.
Section 4. Coverage. This Act shall cover the authority of the Board to regulate the
TNCs and TNDs as defined under Section 3 of this Act.
Section 5. Regulatory Authority. The Board shall govern the regulation of the TNCs and TNDs, and shall execute the following functions:
(a) issue, amend, revise, suspend or cancel relevant permits and licenses authorizing the operation of TNCs and TNDs, and to prescribe the appropriate terms and conditions therefore;
(b) prescribe, review and adjust, if necessary, reasonable fees and other related charges for services rendered by TNCs;
(c) conduct investigations and hearings of complaints for violation of the Board’s rules and regulations, orders, and to impose fines and/or penalties for such violations;

(d) determine the requirements for TNCs and TNDs to be able to operate as a system, and to prescribe the appropriate terms, conditions and sanctions therefore;
(e) prescribe, or limit if necessary, the number of TNVs to be operated by TNCs;
(f) coordinate and cooperate with other government agencies and entities concerned with any aspect involving the operation of TNVS with the end in view of effecting continuing improvement of such services; and
(g) conduct information dissemination campaigns to educate the TNDs and the public of this legislation.
Section 6. Sanction. The Board shall determine the amount of administrative penalty to be imposed on a driver, company and passenger violating provisions of this Act and its subsequent Implementing Rules and Regulations.
Section 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the Board shall promulgate the Implementing Rules and
Regulations necessary for the implementation of this Act.
Section 8. Separability Clause. If any section or part of this Act is held unconstitutional, no other section or provision shall be affected.
Section 9. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations, issuance or any part thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are deemed repealed.
Section 10. Effectivity Clause. This law shall take effect after fifteen (15) days from publication in the Official Gazette and in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,