Powers of the Board of Transportation.
Section 1
SECTION 1. Powers of the Board of Transportation. — Notwithstanding the provisions of existing law to the contrary, the Board of Transportation, in carrying out the declared national policy, shall have the power: To prescribe, redefine or modify the lines, routes, or zones of service of operators that now or hereafter may operate public utility motor vehicles in the Philippines. To grant special permits of limited term for the operation of public utility motor vehicles as may, in the judgment of the Board, be necessary to supplement and render adequate the service in any area, as a consequence of the modification of lines, routes or zones of service undertaken pursuant to this Decree. To grant special permits of limited term for the operation of public utility motor vehicles as may, in the judgment of the Board, be necessary to replace or convert clandestine operators into legitimate and responsible operators. To fix just and reasonable standards, classification, regulations, practices, measurements, or service to be furnished, imposed, observed, and followed by operators of public utility motor vehicles.