Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 09 JUL 2013
Quezon City Ds

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS ga,

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, __1226

Introduced by: HON. MAXIMO B. DALOG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to stop the collection of fees from passengers for the use
of the comfort rooms and service facilities in bus terminals/bus stations, bus
stops and rest areas.

Article 1755 of the New Civil Code of the Philippines states that a
common carrier is bound to carry the passengers safely as far as human care
and foresight can provide, using the utmost diligence of very cautious
persons, with a due regard for all the circumstances.

In addition, Presidential Decree No. 856 otherwise known as the “Code
on Sanitation,” states as one of its basis, the need of providing for an
adequate number of rest areas for passengers of public and private
conveyances plying the highways to cater to the comfort and personal
convenience and needs of travellers

The maintenance of these comfort rooms and service facilities is part of
the services for human care of common carriers. Thus, additional payment for
maintenance of these facilities should not be imposed on the riding public. In
addition, the collection of fees for the use of comfort rooms and service
facilities is an added burden to riding public; hence, making travel within the
country more expensive.

For the benefit of the riding public who patronize these common
carriers, the collection of fees from the passengers using the comfort rooms
and service facilities in the bus terminals/bus stations, bus stops and rest
areas should be stopped immediately.

Considering the beneficial effects to the riding public, approval of the Bill

is immediately sought.
[0 B. DALOG


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, _1226

Introduced by: HON. MAXIMO B. DALOG.

AN ACT PROHIBITING THE COLLECTION OF FEES FROM
PASSENGERS FOR THE USE OF THE COMFORT ROOMS AND SERVICE
FACILITIES LOCATED IN THE BUS TERMINALS/ BUS STATIONS, BUS
STOPS AND REST AREAS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:

Sec. 1. Definition of Terms. As used in this Act, the following terms

shall mean:

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BUS TERMINAL/BUS STATION- a passenger station
and a place for the final stopover or a permanent
Station, office and yard of buses, which may also serve
as loading and unloading area for passengers.

BUS STOP- a common place for the stopover of buses
located along the highways or regular route for transport
in long travel.

REST AREA- a facility located at strategic point along
the national highway or route of the travelling public
which is provided with parking space, restaurants or
‘snack bars, other business shops, recreational facilities,
service stations, public restroom facilities or waiting
sheds for travellers or commuters.

SERVICE FACILITIES- part of bus terminal/bus station
that refers to the sanitary facilities, washing bays,
parking areas, repair stations.

Sec. 3. It shall be unlawful for bus companies, bus operators and
owners of bus terminals/bus stations, bus stops and rest areas to collect fees


from passengers for the use of the comfort rooms and service facilities located
in the premises thereof.

Sec. 4. Penal Provision. Any person who shall violate the provisions
of this Law shall be guilty of misdemeanour and upon conviction shall be
punished by imprisonment for a period not exceeding Six months or by a fine
of not less than One Thousand Pesos (P1000.00) but not more than Ten
Thousand pesos (P10, 000. 00) for each violation,

Sec. 5. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,