LTRFB grants special PUV permits for the holidays

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has granted 956 special permits for public utility vehicles (PUVs) to address expected increase in ridership for the holiday season.

This was according to LTFRB Chair Teofilo Guadiz III. Guadiz also added that these permits will be valid until Jan. 10, 2025.

Out of the 988 applications, 956 permits have been granted to include different types of PUVs.

The chair also said that he hopes that the special permits would be able to contribute a safer and merrier holiday celebration.