An Act to Improve Land Transportation Terminals, Stations, Stops, Rest Areas, and Roll-on/Roll-off Terminals

Case Overview and Summary

Republic Act No. 11311

Declaration of Policy (Section 1):
- The State recognizes the right of establishments to fair returns, with corresponding social responsibility to provide adequate facilities for client comfort.
- Requires owners/operators of land transport terminals, stations, stops, rest areas, and RORO terminals to improve facilities by providing free internet and clean sanitary facilities.

Definitions (Section 2):
- Lactation station: private, clean, sanitary, well-ventilated room for nursing mothers.
- Land transport terminal/station: passenger station and stopover for public utility vehicles.
- Land transport stop: common stopover along highways or routes for long-distance travel.
- Rest area: facility along national highways with parking, restaurants, shops, recreational facilities, service stations, and public restrooms.
- RORO terminal: part of the Road Roll-On/Roll-Off system.
- Sanitary facilities: combination of comfort room and hand-washing facilities.

Provision of Free Internet (Section 3):
- DICT, DOTr, and stakeholders to ensure free internet is provided in transport terminals, stations, stops, rest areas, and RORO terminals, as per R.A. No. 10929.
- Owners/operators to ensure speedy and efficient implementation.

Standards for Sanitary Facilities (Section 4):
- Owners/operators to provide clean sanitary facilities with:
• Separate restrooms for PWDs, males, and females.
• Adequate ventilation and lighting.
• Safe, adequate, running water supply.
• Flush system.
• Toilet seat with cover.
• Lavatory with toilet paper, mirror, soap, hand dryer, and door lock.
• Waste bin.
• Exclusive space for diaper-changing.
- Compliance with P.D. No. 856 (Code on Sanitation) required.
- DOTr to conduct random inspections for compliance.

Prohibition on Collection of Fees (Section 5):
- Unlawful to collect fees from passengers for using regular sanitary facilities.
- Passengers must show paid bus ticket for the day to avail free use.
- Exclusion for separate, well-appointed/deluxe facilities operated for commercial purposes.

Lactation Station (Section 6):
- At least one lactation station separate from sanitary facilities, compliant with R.A. No. 7600 (as amended by R.A. No. 10028).
- DOTr, DOH to conduct random inspections for compliance.

Penalties (Section 7):
- Non-compliance with sanitary facility standards: P5,000 fine per day of violation.
- Violation of fee prohibition: P5,000 fine per day of violation.
- Failure to provide/maintain lactation station: P5,000 fine per day of violation, plus sanctions under R.A. No. 10028.
- LTFRB to review fines every 5 years, with DOTr Secretary approval for adjustments.

Implementing Rules and Regulations (Section 8):
- DOTr, DICT, LTFRB, DOH, PPA, and stakeholders to promulgate IRR within 60 days from effectivity.

Repealing Clause (Section 9)

Effectivity (Section 10):
- 15 days after publication in Official Gazette or two national newspapers.