LTFRB opens 7,870 slots for TNVS

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has opened thousands of additional slots for transport network vehicle service or TNVS in a bid to increase transport options for commuters in Metro Manila.

In an advisory on Saturday, the LTFRB said 7,870 slots were opened for accredited transport network companies (TNC) such as Grab, Angkas and Joyride.

About 7,000 were allotted in Metro Manila, 220 in Central Luzon, 500 in Bicol and 150 in Western Visayas.

Transport companies seeking applications in Metro Manila need to fill out a registration form on the LTFRB’s website or social media pages. They will be provided a reference number and e-mail confirmation about the time and date for the filing at the agency’s central office in Quezon City.

Applicants in Central Luzon, Bicol and Western Visayas need to secure slots at LTFRB regional offices.

The LTFRB said slots are on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Applicants should file the formal offer of evidence five days prior to a scheduled hearing with the following documents: proofs of existence of a garage and financial capability, a 5R photograph of each unit to be applied as TNVS, business name registration with the Department of Trade and Industry, certificate of registration with the Bureau of Internal Revenue or proof of filing, certificate of accreditation from an accredited TNC, and National Bureau of Investigation and police clearance of the authorized driver.

They also need to include an affidavit of publication, copies of the publication and an affidavit of attestation of the documents they would file.