Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO.  1319 
Introduced by Representative MARLYN L. PRIMICIAS-AGABAS 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill which seeks to regulate the use of motorcycles as public utility 
vehicles amending for such purpose the pertinent provisions of Republic Act No. 
4136, otherwise known as the “Land Transportation and Traffic Code.” This has 
already been approved by the House of Representatives on its 3rd and final reading 
in the 17th, 18th and 19th Congress. The bill is being filed on account of its significance 
in protecting the riding public from accidents and unnecessary peril. 
The State recognizes the sanctity of human life. To this end, laws, rules and 
regulations are enacted to secure the preservation of life to its fullest. This legislative 
measure seeks for the inclusion of motorcycle-for-hire within the realm and 
definition of public utility vehicles. Every year, approximately 1.2 million people 
around the world die in road traffic crashes. In the Philippines, motorcycle riders 
have constantly been the top victim of road crash injuries since 2010. Unfortunately, 
most of them are aged between 15 to 29 years. Road traffic incidents are debilitating 
as they expose the riders to injuries, financial loss, and possible death. Regrettably, 
motorcycles are not public utility vehicles hence are not allowed to ply routes without 
certificates of public convenience, and yet, they are being used as motorcycles-for-
hire in the country. Absent their status as public utility vehicles, claims arising from 
accidents will not give rise to any liability from insurance companies.  
This bill seeks to address these issues by allowing and regulating the use of 
motorcycles as public utility vehicles, thereby providing a more efficient, affordable, 
and safe transportation option for Filipinos, while also ensuring that the safety of 
passengers and drivers is protected through clear and enforceable guidelines. 
Accordingly, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
MARLYN L. PRIMICIAS-AGABAS
July 7, 2025
8:05 am


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO.  1319 
Introduced by Representative MARLYN L. PRIMICIAS-AGABAS 
AN ACT ALLOWING AND REGULATING THE USE OF MOTORCYCLES AS 
PUBLIC UTILITY VEHICLES, AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE REPUBLIC 
ACT NO. 4136 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LAND TRANSPORTATION AND 
TRAFFIC CODE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representative of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “ Motorcycles- 
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for-Hire Act”. 
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SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is the policy of the Senate to 
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render basic services to the people and promote their safety and general 
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welfare. Toward this end, the use of motorcycles as an alternative mode of 
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public transportation is hereby allowed and regulated in recognition of the 
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need to provide convenience and ease of commute in urban and rural 
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areas while ensuring public safety and the efficiency of the transportation 
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system as whole. 
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SEC.3. Section 3 of Republic Act No. 4136 or the “Land Transportation and 
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Traffic Code” is hereby amended by adding a new word which shall be 
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defined as follows: 
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“(N) MOTORCYCLES-FOR-HIRE - ANY TWO-WHEELED MOTOR 
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VEHICLE THAT MAY BE REGISTERED WITH THE LAND 
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TRANSPORTATION OFFICE AS FOR HIRE AND MAY BE USED AS A 
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COMMERCIAL VEHICLE TO TRANSPORT PASSENGERS AND 
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GOODS: PROVIDED, THAT, FOR TRANSPORTING PASSENGERS, 
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THE MOTORCYCLE SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM ENGINE 
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DISPLACEMENT OF 125 CUBIC CENTIMETERS AND A BACKBONE 
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TYPE BUILT.” 
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SEC.4.- Section 7 (d) of Republic Act No. 4136 is hereby amended to read 
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as follows: 
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“Section 7. Registration Classification - Every motor vehicle shall  
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be registered under one of the following described classifications: 
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(a) xxx
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(b) xxx
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(c) xxx


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                    (d) Public utility automobiles; e) public utility trucks; (f) taxis 
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and auto-calesas; (g) garage automobiles; (h) garage trucks; (i) hire trucks; 
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[and] (j) trucks owned by contractors and customs brokers and customs 
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agents [,]; AND (K) MOTORCYCLES-FOR-HIRE. Application for 
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registration under these classifications shall be accompanied by a 
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certificate of public convenience or a special permit issued by the LAND 
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TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD 
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[Public Service Commission], and motor vehicles registered under these 
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classifications shall be subject to the Public Service Law, rules and 
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regulations, as well as the provisions of this Act. 
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xxx.” 
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SEC.5. Roadworthiness of Motorcycles-for-hire. The Land Transportation 
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Office (LTO) shall ensure the roadworthiness of motorcycles-for-hire before 
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registration or renewal of registration. To further ensure safety, no 
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modification shall be made on motorcycles-for-hire, except the installation, 
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based on safe engineering design specifications, of motorcycle luggage 
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carrier, saddlebag, step board or foot peg and appropriate speed limiter 
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and monitoring device. 
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SEC. 6. Issuance of Driver’s License. Pursuant to Section 23-A of the Land 
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Transportation and Traffic Code, as amended by Republic Act 
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No. 10930, the LTO shall promulgate the necessary prerequisites and 
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guidelines for the issuance of licenses to the driver-applicants, including the 
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theoretical and practical examinations appropriate for motorcycles-for- hire. 
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The LTO shall also ensure the continuous safety training of licensed driver 
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of motorcycles-for-hire. 
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SEC. 7. Fare Setting. The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory 
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Board (LTFRB) shall determine, prescribe, approved and periodically review 
and adjust, reasonable fares, rates and other related charges for the 
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operation of motorcycles-for-hire. The LTFRB may allow motorcycles-for 
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hire to choose and use online ride-hailing or pre-arranged transportation 
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platforms, accredited by the proper government agency under existing 
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laws, but the said companies or platforms shall comply with this Act and 
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other regulations on motorcycles-for-hire, including fare setting. 
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SEC. 8. Prescribing of Routes. In prescribing routes, the Department of 
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Transportation (DOTr) and the LTFRB shall give priority to higher capacity 
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vehicles or mass transit systems in accordance with route rationalization 
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studies. Motorcycles-for-hire may be allowed to operate for a limited period, 
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with limited number of units and in specific routes only, as may be 
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determined by DOTr and the LTFRB, in coordination with concerned local 
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government units. 
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SEC. 9. Penalties. The operation of motorcycles-for-hire in violation of this 


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Act shall be penalized pursuant to the violations and fines and penalties 
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provided under existing laws and agency regulations: Provided, That 
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companies, or the officers or directors thereof, providing online ride- hailing, 
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or pre-arranged transportation platforms involving motorcycles without a 
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valid franchise, shall have solidary liability and shall be penalized 
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accordingly. 
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SEC. 10. Implementing Rules and Regulations. The DOTr, LTO and 
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LTFRB, in collaboration with the MMDA, Department of Interior and 
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Local Government, Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group, 
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Department of Health and other agencies and stakeholders, shall 
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promulgate the necessary implementing rules and regulations (IRR) within 
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sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act. 
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          The IRR shall include, among others, limitations on the numbers of 
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riders and the weight or load capacity that can be carried as certified safe 
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by manufactures, with the requirement that such limitations must be 
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indicated on the motorcycles; the applicable speed limits; the road safety 
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and traffic laws and regulations that need to be complied with; the 
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necessary insurance policy covering the driver, rider and third party, 
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including extent of liabilities; the designation of terminals; and other 
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requirements for the safety, security and health of the driver and rider. 
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SEC. 11. Separability Clause. - If for any reason, any part or provision of 
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this Act is declared invalid, such declaration shall not affect other provisions 
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of this Act. 
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SEC. 12. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance 
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executive order, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to, or 
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inconsistent with provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or 
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amended accordingly. 
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SEC. 13. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after it 
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 publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of 
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general circulation. 
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Approved,