MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) said it was considering standardizing the fees charged to new driver’s license applicants after a lawmaker questioned the
said it was considering standardizing the fees charged to new driver’s license applicants after a lawmaker questioned the “anti-poor” and “very expensive” cost of acquiring the permit.
Under Republic Act No. 10930, the LTO is mandated to implement prerequisites and guidelines that would ensure that only those with “sufficient” driving skills and knowledge of road safety are granted driver’s licenses. “The excessive cost for the acquisition of a new driver’s license impacts and exacts financial hardship and burden upon 50 million Filipinos who are below the age of 25 years old and will be driving for the first time,” she said.
But the hefty prices, as pointed out by Bondoc, come from the theoretical driving course and practical driving course , which are both required under the law.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
LTO seeks to regulate ‘excessive’ driving school feesThe LTO said it was considering standardizing the fees charged to new driver’s license applicants after a lawmaker questioned the “antipoor” and “very expensive” cost of acquiring the permit. | janebautistaINQ /PDI
Read more »
LTO licensing center in Parañaque City posts over P16 million revenue in a yearMANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Sunday said that its Parañaque Licensing Center has generated total revenue of P16, 812, 140 since it became operational in
Read more »
LTO eyes standard driving school ratesThe Land Transportation Office (LTO) is planning to standardize the fees being charged by driving schools, Unang Balita reported on Monday.
Read more »
BOC uncovers over P104-M worth of smuggled agri products, cigarettes in MICPMANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has uncovered over P104 million worth of illegally imported onions, sugar, and cigarettes at the Manila International Container Port
Read more »
Bongbong Marcos ‘offers hand of reconciliation’ on 37th anniversary of Edsa revoltMANILA, Philippines — As the Philippines commemorates the 37th anniversary of the 1986 Edsa People Power Revolution that ousted his father and namesake from power, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Read more »
Commuters asked to identify taxis collecting excessive fares in Cagayan de Oro CityThe Land Transportation and Franchising and Regulatory Board of Northern Mindanao (LTFRB-10) has asked the commuters to report any irregularities committed by taxi drivers here.
Read more »