Standard Requirements for Tourist Land Water

8/6/2019 Standard Requirements for Tourist Land Water

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` 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 FranchisingRegulatory Board


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LTO Land Transportation Office

Long-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 embarkationto final destination.

Passenger Ship- any vessel that carry more than 12

passengers as defined by the Philippine Merchant

Marine Rules & Regualtions


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` 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 embarkationto final destination.


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*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 serviceseither charter or regular run.


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` 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 similarconveyances.


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

1. Registered capacity- a tourist land transport operator shall beallowed to apply for accreditation for the number of unitscovered by its franchise from LTFRB.

2. Roadworthiness- every tourist transport must be foundroadworthy upon inspection by a team from DOT , in the caseof bus or coaster it shall not be more than 10 years, nor more

than 5 years for a tourist car reckoned from year ofmanufacture


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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.


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6. Imprint of companys name & logo- companys

name & logo shall be imprinted at the rear sides

respectively , of the tourist transport unit.

7. Public address system- For tourist buses orcoasters, 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 adequatesupply of emergency medicines.


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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 space11. 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 itsregistered units


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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.DepartmentStickersAfter 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 backwindshields of their vehicles for proper identification.


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1. Section 19. Minimum Requirements For purposesof accreditation, the following are the minimumrequirements for the operation and maintenance of awater transport.

2. Restrooms - There shall be at least one restroomeach with toilet and washing facilities for male andfemale located at the passenger accommodationarea. In addition, there shall be a common toilet andbath 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 usherin guest


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4. Refreshment and Dining Area There shall be arefreshment area which shall be well stocked at alltimes. In case of long haul trips, a dining area capableof seating, at least, one-fourth (1/4) of the totalpassengers at one serving shall be provided withappropriate and well-maintained furniture.

5. Promenade Area There shall be a promenade orairing space at the upper deck for the exclusive use ofpassengers.

6. Baggage Area There shall be a baggage area

provided with racks or similar convenient and safestorage in the passenger accommodation areas.


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7. Services andStaff Adequate number of well-trained, well-groomed, experienced, efficient andcourteous staff shall be employed. They shall wearclean uniforms at all times. Front- line staff shall havea good speaking knowledge of English.

8. Lighting Adequate lighting arrangement andfixtures shall be installed in all levels of the vessel inaccordance with the Philippine Merchant Marine Rulesand Regulations.

9. Life- saving equipment Adequate life-saving

device shall be provided in accordance with thePhilippine Merchant Marine Rules and Regulations.


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10. ommunication Equipment adequate

communication equipment shall be provided in

accordance with the Philippine Merchant Marine

Rules and Regulations.


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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.


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` 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 withthe Department , the application for accreditation

prescribed for such purpose.


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` Section 22 Documents Required to Support

Application for Accreditation to operate as Tourist

Transport Operator

1. Mayors 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 & ExchangeCommission


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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 timeto time by the department.


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1. Copy of LTFRB certificate of franchise or

authorization for tourist car/bus service

2. Copy of transportation rates as approved by the

LFTRB3. Pictures of vehicles showing side, back & front

views with the companys name & logo imprinted

at its rear & sides respectively

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


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

2. Copy of transportation rates as approved by theMaritime Industry Authority

3. Pictures of vessel showing side, back & frontviews with the companys name & logo imprintedat its sides respectively.

4. Copy of routes & schedules to be served.

5. Such documents as may be required from time totime by the Department.


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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 companys name & logo imprinted

at its rear & sides respectively


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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 totime by the Department.


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` * 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 Php2. Coaster- 165.00 Php 6. Aircraft-1,000 Php

3. Mini-Van- 110.00 Php

4. Car- 82.00 Php


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* The accreditation issued to any tourist transport

shall be valid for1 yearfrom the date of its issue

unless sooner revoked for the cause by the DOT


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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.

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