G.R. No.

L-59234 September 30, 1982

TAXICAB OPERATORS OF METRO MANILA,
TRANSPORTATION

INC.

vs.

BOARD

OF

FACTS:
A Memorandum Order No. 77-42 was issued by the Board of Transportation
(BOT) which phases out old dilapidated taxis and refusing registration to taxi units
within the NCR having models over 6 years old. Pursuant to such order the Director
of Bureau of Land Transportation issued implementing Circular 52 for the purpose of
information and implementation of M.O. 77-42.
ISSUE:
WoN the memorandum Circular is a valid administrative issuance.
RULING:
YES. The State, in the exercise of its police power, can prescribe regulations
to promote health, morals, peace, good order, safety and general welfare of the
people. It can prohibit all things harmful to comfort, safety, and welfare of society.
Here in P.D. 101 grants the BOT the power to fix just and reasonable standards,
classifications and regulation to be followed by operators of public utility motor
vehicles. The overriding consideration is the issuance of M.C. 77-42 for the safety
and comfort of the riding public from the danger posed by old and dilapidated taxis.