Quantitative Analysis of PUV Franchise Violations in Davao Region (2017-2022)

Abstract

Public land transportation remains essential to mobility and economic activity in the Philippines, yet persistent franchise-related violations among Public Utility Vehicles (PUVs) raise concerns regarding regulatory compliance and public safety. This study examines recorded PUV franchise-related apprehensions in the Davao Region from 2017 to 2022 using quantitative methods. Secondary data were obtained from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Regional Franchising and Regulatory Office XI. The study revealed that from 2017 to 2022, a total of 799 recorded PUV franchise-related violations have been logged. The study identifies the top five violations, determines the leading PUV denomination involved in overloading violations, and assesses whether significant differences exist in the mean number of violations across the six-year period. Normality testing using the Kolmogorov–Smirnov test indicated non-normal data distribution; thus, the Kruskal–Wallis H test was employed. Findings reveal that overloading was the most frequently recorded violation, with Public Utility Jeepneys emerging as the primary denomination involved. Results further indicate a statistically significant difference in the mean number of overall franchise-related violations across years, while no significant difference was observed in the mean number of top overloading violators. These findings provide empirical insights to inform policy review and strengthen enforcement strategies aimed at enhancing regulatory compliance in the Davao Region.