Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) chairperson Atty. Teofilo Guadiz III on Sunday said they will start accepting applications for special permits for public utility vehicles (PUVs) in preparation for the influx of commuters during the Christmas season within and outside Metro Manila.

Guadiz said the application for the special permits will be opened on 15 December.

He added that the special permit will be valid from 20 December to 4 January 2025.

“For the special permit for Christmas, we will start opening the application on December 15 and then the special permit would be from 20 December to 4 January,” Guadiz said.

“Like the usual practice, we are opening slots for special permits to ensure that there are ample PUVs that would cater to our riding public during the holidays,” he added.

The LTFRB chief disclosed that 5,000 slots have been approved for Transport Network Vehicle Services (TNVS) by the agency.

Guadiz pointed out that the move is consistent with the LTFRB’s mandate to ensure efficient and safe public transportation for Filipino passengers.