Tag: Persons with Disabilities
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LTFRB to Mandate TNCs to Cover Full 20% Discounts for Vulnerable Groups
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is preparing to release a new directive that will shift the responsibility of providing a 20 percent discount to transport network companies (TNCs) for senior citizens, individuals with disabilities, and students. This decision was highlighted during a Senate Committee on Public Services hearing on January 14, 2025,…
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LTFRB Intensifies Crackdown on Public Transport Operators Ignoring Special Fare Discounts
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has escalated its efforts to enforce compliance with special fare discounts among public utility vehicle (PUV) operators and drivers. This move comes in response to numerous complaints from passengers, particularly those using transport network vehicle services (TNVS), who have been denied the mandated 20 percent discount for…
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