Section 9Sec./Art. 9

Role of the Department of Transportation. -The DOTr shall be the primary agency tasked with the development of EV demand generation, and the regulation and registration of EVs, as well as franchising of EVs used for public transportation. Towards this end, the DOTr shall:

(a) Coordinate with the DOE in the preparation of the EV and charging stations component of the CREVI pursuant to Section 7(c) of this Act;

(b) Promulgate uniform and streamlined policies, rules and requirements through its attached agencies on the use, operations, inspection, and registration of EVs, as well as franchising of EVs used for public transportation:Provided,That light electric vehicles which shall be for exclusive private use shall not be required to register with the DOTr and its attached agencies;

(c) Ensure that the CREVI shall form part of and be consistent with a comprehensive sustainable transportation plan established by the government;

(d) Coordinate with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) on the preservation of the artistic design of traditional jeppneys for EVs intended for use for public transportation:Provided,That as far as practicable, all manufacturers and importers of EVs intended for use for public transportation shall coordinate with the DOTr and the NCCA to emulate the artistic design of the traditional jeepneys to preserve the country's cultural heritage;

(e) Conduct information, education, communication, and demonstration campaigns, together with the DOE and DTI;

(f) Mandate the inclusion of green routes in the LTFRB route plans;

(g) Incorporate EVs in the PUV Modernization Program;

(h) Develop a program for a just transition of the gradual phase-in of electric PUVs, in coordination with other relevant public and private stakeholders;

(i) Conduct capacity-building activities for affected PUV operators and drivers in coordination with the DOE and DTI; and

(j) Perform all other acts that are analogous to the foregoing, which are necessary and incidental to accomplish the policy objectives of this Act.