THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. No. 
782 
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INTRODUCED BY HON. MANUEL B. VILLAR, JR. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The franchise granted to the t
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by the Land Transportation, Franchising and 
Regulatory Board (LTFRB) allows them to ply various routes anywhere in Luzon. 
Despite this, authorities have always been flooded of complaints regarding taxi 
drivers who choose passengers or refuse to load passengers. Such behavior 
defeats the very purpose of the existence of taxis, which is to provide available, 
convenient and quick means of transportation to commuters. 
The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) , Land Transportation Office 
(LTO) and LTFRB have been warning taxi drivers and operators against being 
choosy in rendering their services. However, . issuing warnings was never 
effective in disciplining taxi drivers. 
Hence, this bill declares unlawful for taxi operators and drivers to choose their 
passengers or refuse to convey them to their destination without any valid 
reason. Stiff penalties against violators are also provided in this measure. 
In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this bill is strongly 
recommended. 
MANUEL B. VFLAR, 
JR. 
Senator 


THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
S. No. 
782 
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INTRODUCED BY HON. MANUEL B. VILLAR, JR. 
AN ACT 
PENALIZING DRIVERS AND OPERATORS OF TAXICABS WHO CHOOSE AND/OR 
REFUSE TO LOAD AND RENDER SERVICES TO PASSENGERS, INSTITUTING 
PENALTIES THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of the Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled 
SECTION 1. Statement of Policy. It is a policy of the State to promote general 
welfare as an essential element for the enjoyment by all the people of the blessings of 
democracy. Towards this end, the citizenry shall be guaranteed equal access to public 
services and public utilities. 
SECTION 2. UnZawfiZ Act. - It shall be unlawful for any driver and/or operator 
of any taxi to refuse to convey or choose their passengers and their destination 
without any valid reason. 
SECTION 3. Penalties. Any driver who shall be found guilty of, choosing their 
passenger/s and/or refusing to render service to any passenger/s shall be meted the 
following penalties: 
1. First Offense- One month suspension of driver's license and a fine of 
One Thousand pesos (P1,OOO.OO) 
2. Second Offense- Cancellation of franchise of the operator and 
imprisonment of one to two years as the court may determine. 
Any operator driving his own taxicab shall be found guilty of committing the 
acts stated above shall suffer the following penalties: 
1. First Offense- One month suspension of his driver's license and a fine 
of Five Thousand pesos (P 5,000.00) 
2. Second Offenses- Suspension of franchise and imprisonment of one to 
two years as the court may determine. 
3. Third Offense- Cancellation of franchise and driver's license, and 
imprisonment that would not be less than two years but not more than five 
years. 


SECTION 4. Implementing rules and regulations- The land Transportation Office 
(LTO) of the Department of Transportation and Communication in coordination with 
the Metro Manila Authority (MMDA) shall promulgate rules and regulation necessary 
to effectively implement the provision of this Act. 
SECTION 5. Separability Clause- If any provision or part hereof shall be held 
invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or the provision herein not 
otherwise affected shall remain valid. 
SECTION 6. Repealing Clause- Any law, Presidential Decree, or issuance, 
Executive Order, Letter of Instruction, rule or regulation contrary to or inconsistent 
with the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly. 
SECTION 7. Effectivity.- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in at least two (2) newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved,