NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE
s. No. 1465
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Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.
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
EXPLANATORY NOTE
In cities, municipalities, and barangays across the nation, the transportation 
situation has worsened over the recent years; mainly due to the substantial growth in 
the number of motor vehicles in our country, be it motorcycles or cars or trucks. The 
numbers have grown exponentially, and with the increase of the vehicle population 
comes the decrease of space on our already narrow roads. The traffic situation has 
become a real problem that has affected our economy, our psyche and our physical 
health. The nation currently moves forward with exhaustion as commuting in the 
Philippines has now become a dreaded necessity.
With that being said, our citizens are forced to find other means of travelling 
amidst the transportation crisis. There is now a proliferation of motorcycles-for-hire 
recently known as habal-habal, for our commuters. This is their saving grace in their 
day-to-day travels as working citizens are left with no other options. It is considered 
to be the most convenient and cheapest way to get from point A to point B, for the 
lack of other means of transportation. Some companies have already "officialised" this 
type of ride-hailing service such as Angkas and other companies that use technology 
to bring it together.
Despite the benefits and convenience this alternative mode of transportation 
brings to the table for our citizens, the dangers and risks entailed cannot be ignored


or denied. The absence of laws regulating the operation of motorcycles-for-hire or 
habahhaba! pose a great threat to the riding public.
This Act, therefore, proposes to amend Section 7 (c) of Republic Act (RA) No. 
4136, otherwise known as the "Land Transportation and Traffic Code". This measure 
will resolve the existing inadequacies in our laws and shall promote the safety and 
welfare of people who patronize motorcycles-for-hire known as habai-habai. Any two­
wheeled motor vehicle known as motorcycles-for-hire may be registered with the Land 
Transportation Office (LTO) as for hire and may be used as a commercial vehicle to 
transport passengers and goods. Application for registration under this classification 
shall be accompanied by a Certificate of Public Convenience or a special permit issued 
by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). This will 
ensure that operators and drivers will be held responsible for the negligent operation 
of their own motorcycles. The same will likewise prevent abuse from owners, 
operators and drivers, thus ensuring low-cost and safe transportation.
The passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
RAMO^BONG REVILLA, JR.


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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE
S. No. 1465
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*22 NOV-3 P5 'A9
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Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.
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 Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Motorcydes-for-Hire
Act".
Sec. 2. Declaration of 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.
Sec. 3. Section 3 of Republic Act No. 4136 or the "Land Transportation and 
Traffic Code"\s hereby amended by adding a new word which shall be defined as 
follows:
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”(N) MOTORCYCLES-FOR-HIRE - ANY TWO-WHEELED MOTOR 
VEHICLE THAT MAY BE REGISTERED WITH THE LAND TRANSPORTATION 
OFFICE AS FOR HIRE AND MAY BE USED AS A COMMERCIAL VEHICLE TO 
TRANSPORT PASSENGERS AND GOODS: PROVIDED, THAT FOR 
TRANSPORTING PASSENGERS, THE MOTORCYCLES SHALL HAVE A


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MINIMUM ENGINE DISPLACEMENT OF 125 CUBIC CENTIMETERS AND A
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BACKBONE TYPE BUILT."
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Sec. 4. - Section 7 (d) of RA 4136 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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"Sec. 7. Registration Classification - Every motor vehicle shall be registered
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under one of the following described classifications:
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(a)xxx
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(b)xxx
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(c) X X X
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(d) Public utility automobiles; e) public utility trucks; (f) taxis and auto-calesas;
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(g) garage automobiles; (h) garage trucks; (i) fire trucks; [and] Q) trucks
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owned by contractors and customs brokers and custom agents [.] AND (K)
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MOTORCYCLES-FOR-HIRE. Application for registration under these
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classifications shall be accompanied by a certificate of public convenience
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or a special permit issued by the LAND TRANSPORTATION
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FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD (LTFRB) [Public Service
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Commission], and motor vehicles registered under these classifications shall
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be subject to the Public Service Law, rules and regulations as well as the
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provisions of this Act.
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XXX."
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Sec. 5. Roadworthiness of Motorcydes-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 modification shall
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be made on motorcycles for hire, except the installation, based on safe engineering
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design specifications, of motorcycle luggage carrier, saddlebag, step board or foot peg
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and appropriate speed limiter 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 No. 10930, the LTO
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shall promulgate the necessary prerequisites and guidelines for the issuance of
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licenses to the driver-applicants, including the theoretical and practical examinations
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appropriate for motorcycles-for-hire. The LTO shall also ensure the continuous safety
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training of licensed drivers 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, approve and periodically review and adjust,
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reasonable fares, rates and other related charges for the operation of motorcycles-
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for-hire. The LTFRB may allow motorcycles-for-hire to choose and use online ride-
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hailing or pre-arranged transportation platforms, accredited by the proper government
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agency under existing laws, but the said companies or platforms shall comply with this
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Act and 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 vehicles or
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mass transit systems in accordance with route rationalization studies. Motorcycles-for-
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hire may be allowed to operate for a limited period, with limited number of units and
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in specific routes only, as may be determined by DOTr and the LTFRB, in coordination
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with concerned local government units.
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Sec. 9. Penaities. -The operation of motorcycles-for-hire in violation of this Act
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shall be penalized pursuant to the violations and fines and penalties provided under
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existing laws and agency regulations: Provided, That companies, or the officers or
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directors thereof, providing online ride-hailing or pre-arranged transportation
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platforms involving motorcycles without a valid franchise, shall have solidary liability
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and shall be penalized accordingly.
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Sec. 10. Impiementing Ruies and Reguiations (IRR). - The DOTr, LTO and
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LTFRB, in collaboration with the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA),
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Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Philippine National Police -
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Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG), Department of Health (DOH) and other agencies
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and stakeholders, shall promulgate the IRR within sixty (60) days from the effectivity
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of this Act.
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The IRR shall include, among others, limitation on the number of riders and the
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weight or load capacity that can be carried as certified safe by manufacturers, with
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the requirement that such limitations must be indicated on the motorcycles; the
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applicable speed limits; the road safety and traffic laws and regulations that need to
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be complied with; the necessary insurance poiicy covering the driver, rider and third
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party, 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 this
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Act is declared unconstitutional or invalid, the remaining parts or provisions not
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affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect.
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Sec. 12. Repealing Clause. -Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive
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order, administrative order, rules or regulation contrary to, or inconsistent with the
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provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly.
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Sec. 13. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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complete publication in the Official Gazette ox in a newspaper of general circulation in
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the Philippines.
Approved,