By Alexandria San Juan
Transport network vehicle services (TNVS) with existing franchise applications may now monitor the status and progress of their requests.
LTFRB chairman Atty. Martin Delgra III
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This was after the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) launched last week its new online system that would make monitoring of application status "easier, more convenient and accessible" for current TNVS franchise applicants.
According to LTFRB chairman Martin Delgra III, the new online system covers stamping of provisional authorities, checking of certificate of public convenience status, dismissal, motion for reconsideration, manifestation, reset hearing, and compliance order.
Existing TNVS franchise applicants may simply log on to http://ltfrb.ph.net/tnvs/appt/ to access the system, the agency said.
"We want to help make things easier for the drivers/operators. We recognize their initiative to be part of our basket of solutions to improve transportation through ride sharing," Delgra said in a statement.
"This will serve as our online systems template for all modes of public transport in the future. Rest assured that the LTFRB will continue to find ways to improve our processes so that we may serve the public better," he added.
The new system, the agency explained, is part of new steps being implemented by the LTFRB to address the influx of applications.
The move is also in compliance with Republic Act No. 11032 or the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018, as well as the Transportation secretary's directive to the LTFRB for the speedy processing of TNVS franchises.
For his part, DOTr chief Arthur Tugade welcomed the development of the LTFRB's online processing.
"It is my hope that the LTFRB will be able to sustain and improve this program, and later on come up with more innovations such as this to streamline business processes and curb corruption," Tugade said.