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RKCEIVlD i; V;
SENATE
AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR A MAGNA CARTA OF TRICYCLE DRIVERS AND
OPERATORS, INSTITUTIONALIZING MECHANISMS FOR ITS
IMPLEMENTATION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
According to the report, there are an estimated 4.5 million registered tricycles
on Philippine roads1 in 2018. In 2021, the number of registered motorcycles and
tricycles were down to approximately four million.2
It is high time that we give value to our tricycle drivers and operators to their
contribution to the daily life of the ordinary Filipinos and to economic development.
1 https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/philippines-jeepneys-and-tricycles-game-over-1.1548007857224
2 https://www.statista.eom/statistics/708054/number-of-registered-private-motorcycles-and-tricycles-in-the-
Philippines/
The proposed measure substantially ensures the basic rights for the protection
and safeguard of tricycle drivers and operators. Particularly, it stipulates the
requirements in the proper operation of tricycles for a safer and more organized
sector, A more simplified registration system will be imposed in the application and
issuance of motorized tricycle operator permit (MTOP). In conjunction with this, a
TODA one-stop-shop is mandated to be established in every local government unit in
order to cater for all the transaction of tricycle drivers and operators.
The bill further advances the rights and protection of the tricycle sector by
mandating the Social Security System and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation
to assure the provision of health care and social benefits to the members of the sector.
The proposed measure, by the same token, outlines the critical role of the LGU and
other government agencies and financial institutions in the support to the sector.
RECEIVtD BV
SENATE
AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR A MAGNA CARTA OF TRICYCLE DRIVERS AND
OPERATORS, INSTITUTIONALIZING MECHANISMS FOR ITS
IMPLEMENTATION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
1 Section 1. Short Title. -This Act shall be known as the ’TODA Act".
2 Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is the declared policy of the State to uplift the
3 life and promote the interest of the members of the tricycle sector by recognizing and
4 protecting their rights and their contributions to the local economy.
5 Towards this end, the State shall provide adequate social protection and
6 mechanisms that will ensure the maximization of their potential and economic
7 advancement.
8 Sec. 3. Definition of Terms. - As used in this Act:
9 a. Motorized Tricycle Operator Permit (MTOP) refers to the permit issued
10 by the LGU concerned that authorizes the holder to operate a tricycle
11 for public transport;
12 b. Tricycle refers to a motorized vehicle which may be composed of a
13 motorcycle fitted with a single-wheel sidecar or a motorcycle with a two-
14 wheel rear cab; and
15 c. Tricycle Sector refers to the sector consisting of drivers, operators and
16 owners of tricycle for public transportation.
1 Sec. 4. Requirements for Operation of Tricycie. - Tricycles shall only be
2 operated in accordance with the following requirements:
3 a. Subject to the road worthiness guidelines and compliance with
4 environmental laws prescribed by the Department of Transportation
5 (DOTr) thru the Land Transportation Office (LTO), the cities and
6 municipalities shall continue to exercise the power to regulate the
7 operation of tricycles and grant permits for the operation thereof within
8 their territorial jurisdiction.
9 b. For safety reasons, no tricycle shall operate on national highways where
10 the maximum speed limit exceeds forty (40) kilometers per hour.
11 However, the concerned Sanggunian may provide exceptions if there are
12 no available public transportation services or modes servicing the route.
13 c. Operators shall employ only drivers possessing professional licenses duly
14 Issued by the LTO. For this purpose, the LTO shall issue guidelines,
15 Including theoretical and practical examinations, appropriate for drivers
16 of tricycles.
17 d. The LTO is mandated to formulate and issue safety standards and the
18 allowable designs and modifications, taking into consideration the needs
19 of the vulnerable groups, and determine the limitations on passengers
20 and weight capacity.
21 e. Cities and Municipalities may adopt a color coding scheme for tricycle
22 operating in their jurisdiction. They may assign an identification number
23 assigned from the license plate number issued by the LTO.
24 f. MTOP issued shall be valid for three (3) years, renewable for the same
25 period. Change of ownership of unit or transfer of the MTOP shall be
26 considered as an amendment to an MTOP and shall require approval of
27 the local government unit (LGU) which issued the same.
28 Cities and municipalities shall impose no other requirement or condition for
29 tricycle operation except those provided in this Act.
30 Sec. 5. Appiication for MTOP. - A simple systematic procedure shall be
31 adopted for application and issuance of the MTOP in accordance with the conditions
32 set forth In this Act. The application fee shall not exceed one thousand pesos
1 (PI,000.00). The said fee shall cover the cost of the issuance of MTOP, filing fee,
2 franchise fee inspection fee, regulatory and other related fees. No other fees shall be
3 collected from the applicant other than the fee mentioned in this Section.
4 LGUs may adjust the fee prescribed herein once every five (5) years; Provided,
5 That in no case shall the increase be more than 5% of the prevailing fee.
6 Sec. 6. TODA One-Stop Shop Center. - Concerned LGUs shall establish a TODA
7 One-Stop Shop Center which shall handle all transactions and processing of the
8 business permit applications within their respective jurisdiction. The Center shall
9 ensure that the processing of application for MTOP shall be acted upon within three
10 (3) days from receipt of said application.
11 Sec. 7. Rights of Members of the Tricycle Sector. - Members of the Tricycle
12 Sector shall have and enjoy the following rights:
Approved,