It has been observed that certain provincial bus operators, with authorized lines in Metro Manila, are diverting a number of their Metro buses and/or buses franchised for operation in Metro Manila to their provincial lines, thereby creating a shortage of public utility buses in Metro Manila particularly during rush hours, to the prejudice of the riding public.

In order, therefore, not to deprive Metro Manila commuters of the buses franchised by the LTFRB for them, Memorandum Circular No. 91-007 is hereby amended to exclude from its coverage all Metro Manila buses plying on different metropolitan routes.  Henceforth, only provincial buses may be diverted from one authorized line to other authorized lines in the provinces.  Likewise, all buses franchised to operate within Metro Manila shall not divert their operation from one authorized line to other authorized lines therein.  However, in the interest of public service whenever the need arises, the Board may, subject to the filing of formal petitions, grant Special Permits to Metro Manila authorized buses to operate on provincial lines for a limited period.

This amendatory Memorandum Circular, pursuant to Presidential Memorandum Circular No. 11, dated October 9, 1992, shall take effect fifteen (15) days from the date of filing hereof with the U.P. Law Center.

Adopted: 4 Jan. 1993

(Sgd.) DANTE M. LANTIN Chairman
(Sgd.) NABOR C. GAVIOLA	(Sgd.) MOISES S. TOLENTINO, JR.
Board Member	Acting Board Member