Standard Requirements for

Tourist Land, Water & Air Transport

Vessels

Accreditation- a certification issued by DOT that the holder is recognized by the Department as having complied with its minimum standards in the operation of the establishment concerned.

Ferry- any vessel having provision only for deck passengers as defined in the Philippine Merchant Marine Rules & Regulations.

LTFRB – Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board

Definition of Terms

LTO – Land Transportation OfficeLong-Haul Trip- travel in considerable

distance in terms of period of time which shall be measured at a minimum of over 4 hours from point of embarkation to final destination.

Passenger Ship- any vessel that carry more than 12 passengers as defined by the Philippine Merchant Marine Rules & Regualtions

Passenger Accommodation Area- a passenger seating & sleeping area.

Pleasure Yatch – any vessel used for pleasure only as defined by Philippine Merchant Marine Rules & Regulations.

Short –haul Trip- travel of considerable distance in terms of period of time which shall be measured at a minimum of 4 hours from the point of embarkation to final destination.

*Tourist Air Transport- any air conveyance catering to the tourist.

*Tourist Water Transport- any watercraft catering to tourist.

*Tourist Land Transport Operator- a person or entity which may be a single proprietorship, partnership or corporation regularly engaged in providing , for a fee or lawful consideration, tourist transport services either charter or regular run.

Watercraft- every description of conveyance, except seaplane, used or being capable of use as a means of transportation on water which include passenger ship, ferry, pleasure yacht & other similar conveyances.

Section 16. Minimum Requirements – For purposes of accreditation, the following are the minimum requirements for the operation and maintenance of a land transport.

1. Registered capacity- a tourist land transport operator shall be allowed to apply for accreditation for the number of units covered by its franchise from LTFRB.

2. Roadworthiness- every tourist transport must be found roadworthy upon inspection by a team from DOT , in the case of bus or coaster it shall not be more than 10 years, nor more than 5 years for a tourist car reckoned from year of manufacture

Standard Requirements for Tourist Land Transport Vehicles

3. Left-hand drive- every tourist transport shall be provided with left hand drive

4. Ventilation- every tourist transport must be equipped with adequate air-conditioning units.

5. Fire-fighting facilities- a tourist transport shall be provided or installed with at least one portable fire extinguisher for the protection of the passengers.

6. Imprint of company’s name & logo- company’s name & logo shall be imprinted at the rear sides respectively , of the tourist transport unit.

7. Public address system- For tourist buses or coasters, a public address system shall be installed

8. First- aid kit- Every tourist transport unit shall be provided with a first aid kit and an adequate supply of emergency medicines.

9. Seats – Every tourist transport shall have clean and comfortable seats

10. Storage Space - A tourist transport shall have enough leg room and sufficient storage space

11. Garage – Every tourist transport operator shall provide an adequate garage and repair shop for the maintenance of its equipment, as well as a parking space sufficient to accommodate all its registered units

12. PNP clearance – In case of original registration and/or transfer of ownership of tourist transport, the necessary clearance from the appropriate unit of the Philippine National Police shall be secured prior to registration

13.Department Stickers –After registration and issuance of accreditation by the Department, it shall be mandatory for all tourist transport operators to put the Department stickers on the front and back windshields of their vehicles for proper identification.

1. Section 19. Minimum Requirements – For purposes of accreditation, the following are the minimum requirements for the operation and maintenance of a water transport.

2. Restrooms - There shall be at least one restroom each with toilet and washing facilities for male and female located at the passenger accommodation area. In addition, there shall be a common toilet and bath at the cabin area for long haul trip. Tissue paper, soap and hand paper towel shall also be provided.

3. Reception – A receptionist shall be available to usher in guest

Standard Requirements for Tourist Water Transport Vessels

4. Refreshment and Dining Area – There shall be a refreshment area which shall be well stocked at all times. In case of long haul trips, a dining area capable of seating, at least, one-fourth (1/4) of the total passengers at one serving shall be provided with appropriate and well-maintained furniture.

5. Promenade Area – There shall be a promenade or airing space at the upper deck for the exclusive use of passengers.

6. Baggage Area – There shall be a baggage area provided with racks or similar convenient and safe storage in the passenger accommodation areas.

7. Services and Staff – Adequate number of well-trained, well-groomed, experienced, efficient and courteous staff shall be employed. They shall wear clean uniforms at all times. Front- line staff shall have a good speaking knowledge of English.

8. Lighting – Adequate lighting arrangement and fixtures shall be installed in all levels of the vessel in accordance with the Philippine Merchant Marine Rules and Regulations.

9. Life- saving equipment – Adequate life-saving device shall be provided in accordance with the Philippine Merchant Marine Rules and Regulations.

10. Communication Equipment – adequate communication equipment shall be provided in accordance with the Philippine Merchant Marine Rules and Regulations.

1. Section 20. Minimum Requirements – For purposes of accreditation, the following are the minimum requirements for the operation and maintenance of a air transport.

2. Life Saving Device- Adequate life saving device shall be provided in accordance with the requirements prescribed by Air Transportation Office.

STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR TOURIST AIR TRANSPORT

3. Communication Equipment- Adequate communication equipment shall be provided in accordance with the requirements prescribed by Air Transportation Office.

Section 21 Application for Accreditation- any person, partnership or corporation desiring to operate in the business of tourist transport operator shall accomplish in duplicate & file with the Department , the application for accreditation prescribed for such purpose.

Application & Issuance of Accreditation

Section 22 Documents Required to Support Application for Accreditation to operate as Tourist Transport Operator

1. Mayor’s Permit & or Municipal License2. Business name certificate, for single

proprietorship. Certified true copy of the Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Partnership registered with Securities & Exchange Commission

3. Proof of ownership or contract of lease over an area adequate to serve as maintenance depot & garage for all units

4. List of names of all officials & employees, their respective designations, nationalities, home addresses, certified correct under the oath of the General Manager/ President.

5. Such other papers as may be required from time to time by the department.

Section 23. Documents Required to Support the

Application for Registration of

Vehicle, Vessel or Aircraft as Tourist

Transport

1. Copy of LTFRB certificate of franchise or authorization for tourist car/bus service

2. Copy of transportation rates as approved by the LFTRB

3. Pictures of vehicles showing side, back & front views with the company’s name & logo imprinted at its rear & sides respectively

4. Such documents as may be required from time to time by the Department

Land Transport

1. Copy of Certificate of Public Convenience & Necessity issued by Maritime Industry Authority.

2. Copy of transportation rates as approved by the Maritime Industry Authority

3. Pictures of vessel showing side, back & front views with the company’s name & logo imprinted at its sides respectively.

4. Copy of routes & schedules to be served.5. Such documents as may be required from

time to time by the Department.

Water Transport

1. Copy of Certificate of Public Convenience & Necessity issued by the Civil Aeronautics Board.

2. Transportation Rates as approved by the Civil Aeronautics Board.

3. Pictures of the plane showing side, back & front views with the company’s name & logo imprinted at its rear & sides respectively

Air Transport

4. List of operations & maintenance officials & personnel with ATO licenses

5. Copy of routes to be served & flight schedules

6. Such documents as may be required from time to time by the Department.

* Upon approval of the application, an annual accreditation fee shall be collected from the applicant in the following schedule of fees per unit:

1. Bus- 275.00 Php 5. Vessel-1,000 Php

2. Coaster- 165.00 Php 6. Aircraft-1,000 Php3. Mini-Van- 110.00 Php4. Car- 82.00 Php

Section 24 Accreditation Fee

* The accreditation issued to any tourist transport shall be valid for 1 year from the date of its issue unless sooner revoked for

the cause by the DOT

Section 25. Validity of Accreditation

1. Making false declaration or statement, committing fraud

2. Failure to maintain the standards & requirements for accreditation as prescribe in these rules.

3. Violation of or non-compliance with any provision of these rules.

4. Any act that works against the interest of tourism industry.

Section 35.Grounds for Cancellation of Accreditation

*Research / Cut articles, news about the current condition of the various mode of transportation in our country namely: land, water & air & relate it with the current lesson about the Standard Requirements for Tourist Land, Water & Air Transport Vessels.

*Place the selected articles/news in a short bond paper. State the source of the said article

*Include your reaction about the article/news

Homework # 1 for Finals