The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has resumed accepting applications from private motor vehicle inspection centers seeking recognition as agency partners in checking the roadworthiness of public utility vehicles.
Acting LTFRB Chairman Greg Pua Jr. said the move was intended to strengthen road safety by ensuring that PUVs comply with basic requirements before operating on public roads.
The agency’s participation in roadworthiness inspections is covered by a Department of Transportation memorandum that forms part of broader measures aimed at improving the safety and reliability of public transportation.
Under an LTFRB memorandum circular, applications for recognition as partner Private Motor Vehicle Inspection Centers are initially being accepted in Metro Manila and Calabarzon, covering Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon.
The application period began on Aug. 10, with submissions required to include complete documentary requirements and be filed with the LTFRB Technical Division.
The agency said incomplete applications or those that fail to meet prescribed requirements would not be processed.
LTFRB has also been holding public consultations on the partner PMVIC program and gathering inputs from transport groups and other stakeholders before implementing the guidelines nationwide.
Pua said the agency aimed to make transactions more convenient for the PUV sector while ensuring that commuters and other road users are protected through stricter roadworthiness standards.