After more than a decade, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will soon start accepting bus franchise applications to address a nationwide shortage of public utility buses (PUBs). 2018-014 dated May 31, 2018, the LTFRB lifted the suspension on franchise applications for PUBs. This is why we are seeing a shortage [of bus units] … and long lines at bus terminals,” Lizada said. “We are doing it for the first time because we could see the shortage [in buses] and we need to help the commuters.”On Dec. 29, 2000, the LTFRB issued an MC suspending the acceptance of CPC applications for all public utility vehicles. To accommodate passengers during peak season, the agency issues special permits to operate to buses.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 05, 2018 21:00 UTC