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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS:
First Regular Session

1409
HOUSE BILL NO. _

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ALFRED VARGAS.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Republic Act 4136 otherwise known as the Land Transportation and Traffic Code, only
allows the registration of motorcycles for either private or government use, outlawing its listing
as a vehicle for hire. However, individuals, and even unaccredited transport groups, continue to
utilize motorcycles for public transport despite the explicit prohibition of such operation under
the same law. Motoreycles-for-hire or habal-hahal have been long used, even becoming a
primary mode of public transportation in the provinces. Without mandatory specifications for
safety, these motorcycles are modified to accommodate up to 11 passengers which undoubtedly
endanger not only passengers, but also other motorists and pedestrians on the road. In recent
years, transportation companies begun offering a similar motoreycle-for-hire service as an
alternative to ride-sharing schemes in cities and surrounding urban areas. The worsening traffic
congestion in main thoroughfares particularly here in Metro Manila still forces commuters to use
motoreyele ride-hailing apps as a fast and affordable option to reach their destination on time, in
spite of being unregulated

In recognition of this growing public need, this measure legalizes the use of motoreycles-for-hire
by amending the Land Transportation and Traffic Code to allow and recognized public utility
motoreycles. The regulation extended by this Bill establishes motorcycle-for-hire service as a
legitimate livelihood and as a legally-recognized mode of public transportation that protects both
operators and passengers

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this Bill is earnestly sought.

‘P, ALFRED VARGAS.
ith District, Quezon City


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1409
HOUSE BILL NO. _ _

“INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ALFRED VARGAS

AN ACT
ALLOW P 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 o f Representatives o f the Philippines in Congress
assembled

Section 1, Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Motorcyles-for-Hire Act."

Section. 2. Declaration o f Policy. - It is the policy of the State to render basic services
to the people and promote their safety and general welfare. Toward this end, the use of
motorcycles as an alternative mode of public transportation is hereby allowed and regulated in
recognition of the need to provide convenience and ease of commute in urban and rural areas
while ensuring public safety and the efficiency of the transportation system as a whole.

Section 3. - Section 3 of Republic Act No. 4136 or the Land Transportation and 9
Traffic Code is hereby amended by adding a new word which shall be defined as follows:

XXN 120" (N )) MOTORCYCLES-FOR-HIRE ~ ANY TWO-WHEELED MOTOR
VEHICLE THAT MAY BE REGISTERED W ITH TR ) TRANSPORATION OFFICE AS
FOR HIRE AND MAY BE USED AS A COMMERCIAL VEHICLE TO TRANSPORT
PASS ERS AND GOODS; PROVIDED, THAT, FOR TRANSPORTING PASSENGERS, THE
MOTORCYCLE SHALL HAVE A M IN IMUM ENGINE DISPLACE 125 CUBIC
CENTIMETERS AND A BACKBONE TYPE BUILT



Section 4. - Section 7 (d) of Republic Act No. 4136 or the Land Transportation and
Traffic Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

XA "See, 7. Registration Classification. - Every motor vehicle shall be registered
under one of the following described classifications: (a) XXX 8 (b)xxx 9 (c) XXX 10 (d) Public
uility automobiles: (¢) public utility trucks; () taxts and 11 auto-calesas; (g) garage
automobiles; (h) garage trucks; (i) hire 12 trucks; [and] ()) trucks owned by contractors and
customs brokers and customs agents [.]: AND (K ) MOTORCYCLES-FOR-HIRE.

Application for registration under these classifications shall be accompanied by a
certificate of public convenience or a special permit issued by the LAND TRANSPORTATION
FRANCHISING 17 AND REGULATORY BOARD [Public Service Commission], and motor
vehicles registered under these classifications shall be subject to the Public Service Law, rules
and regulations, as well as the provisions of this Act. 21 XXX."

Section. 5. Roadworthness of Motoreycles-for-hire. - The Land Transportation Office
(LTO) shall ensure the roadworthiness of motoreycles-for-hire before registration or renewal of
registration. To further ensure safety, no modification shall be made on motorcycles-for-hire,
except the installation, based on safe engineering design specifications, of motorcycle luggage
carrier, saddlebag, step board or foot peg and appropriate speed limiter and monitoring device.

Section, 6, Issuance 0 f Driver's License. - Pursuant to Section 23-A of the Land 29
Transportation and Traffic Code, as amended by Republic Act No. 10930, the LTO shall
promulgate the necessary prerequisites and guidelines for the issuance of licenses to the driver-
applicants, including the theoretical and practical examinations appropriate for motorcycles-for-
hire. The LTO shall also ensure the continuous safety training of licensed drivers for
motoreyeles-for-hire.

Section 7. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the other provisions not so declared shall remain in force and effect.

Section. 8. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations 6 contrary
to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or 7 amended accordingly.

Section. 9. ffectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its Spublication
in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation

Approved.