Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
Twentieth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 1141
 Introduced by Hon. Charisse Anne C. Hernandez 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This proposed legislation seeks to address the challenges faced by Senior Citizens and 
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) during long-distance travel. Many public buses currently 
lack facilities that cater to the needs of these vulnerable groups, such as comfort rooms 
and safety features. This Act supports Republic Act No. 9257 and Republic Act No. 
10754, which recognize the rights of Senior Citizens and PWDs to accessible and safe 
environments. 
Senior Citizens often have medical conditions that necessitate immediate access to 
restroom facilities, while PWDs require safety measures to ensure their security during 
travel. By mandating the installation of comfort rooms and safety railings in public buses 
catering to destinations of more than two hours, this Act aims to uphold their rights and 
improve their travel experience. In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this bill is 
earnestly sought. 
CHARISSE ANNE C. HERNANDEZ 
          Representative 
          Lone District, Calamba City
July 2, 2025
3:15 pm


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
Twentieth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 1141
 Introduced by Hon. Charisse Anne C.  Hernandez 
AN ACT 
MANDATING PUBLIC BUS TRANSPORT CATERING TO DESTINATIONS OF MORE 
THAN TWO (2) HOURS TO HAVE A PROVISION FOR COMFORT ROOM INSIDE 
THE BUS AND TO ALLOT A SPACE AND INSTALL SAFETY RAILINGS FOR SENIOR 
CITIZENS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITY 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
Section 1. Title. This Act shall be known as the "Accessible Public Bus Transport Act." 
Section 2. Declaration of Policy. It is the policy of the State to recognize the rights of 
Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to accessible and safe public transportation, 
in accordance with Republic Act No. 9257, otherwise known as the "Expanded Senior Citizens 
Act of 2003," and Republic Act No. 10754, "An Act Expanding the Benefits and Privileges of 


Persons with Disability." This Act aims to ensure their comfort and safety during long-distance 
travel. 
 
Section 3. Coverage. This Act shall apply to all public buses catering to destinations 
requiring travel time of more than two (2) hours. 
 
Section 4. Mandatory Installations. 
(a) All public buses covered under this Act shall be equipped with a comfort room to cater 
to passengers, especially Senior Citizens and PWDs, who may have medical conditions requiring 
immediate access to restroom facilities.   
(b) A designated space shall be allotted for Senior Citizens and PWDs, equipped with 
safety railings to ensure their security and ease of movement within the bus. 
 
Section 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations. The Department of Transportation 
(DOTr), in coordination with the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) and other 
relevant agencies, shall formulate the necessary rules and regulations for the effective 
implementation of this Act. 
 
Section 6. Penalties. Non-compliance with the provisions of this Act shall result in 
penalties as prescribed by the DOTr. 
 
Section 7. Separability Clause. If any provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional 
or invalid, the other provisions not affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect. 
 
Section 8. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, orders, rules, and regulations or parts 
thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
 
Section 9. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in 
the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
 
Approved,