LTO Receives 1 Million Plastic Cards for Driver's Licenses After Court Lifts Injunction

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has received a delivery of one million plastic cards for driver's licenses, following the Court of Appeals' decision to lift an injunction against the delivery. The injunction had been put in place due to a case filed by losing bidder Allcards Inc. against winning bidder Banner Plastics Card Inc.

Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista announced that the LTO has awarded a total of 5.2 million plastic cards for driver's licenses. The first batch of 500,000 cards is expected to arrive within the next 1-2 months. "The first batch of 500,000 cards is expected to be delivered in the next 1-2 months," Bautista stated.

The LTO has been facing a shortage of plastic cards, with only around 70,000 cards remaining in their inventory. These remaining cards have been reserved for outgoing Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who require driver's licenses.

The court's decision to lift the injunction has paved the way for the LTO to receive the much-needed plastic cards and address the shortage. The delivery of one million cards marks a significant step in resolving the issue and ensuring an adequate supply of driver's licenses for the public.

Why this matters: The shortage of plastic cards for driver's licenses has been a pressing concern for the LTO and the public. The delivery of one million cards, made possible by the lifting of the court injunction, will help alleviate the shortage and ensure that individuals, particularly OFWs, can obtain their driver's licenses without undue delays.

Secretary Bautista expressed optimism about the resolution of the plastic card shortage, stating, "Currently, the LTO has a shortage of plastic cards, with only around 70,000 cards left in inventory, which are reserved for outgoing Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)." The LTO is working diligently to distribute the newly received cards and streamline the process of issuing driver's licenses to the public.

Key Takeaways

• LTO receives 1M plastic cards for driver's licenses after court lifts injunction.
• LTO awarded 5.2M plastic cards, with 500K expected in the next 1-2 months.
• LTO faces shortage, with only 70K cards left, reserved for outgoing OFWs.
• Court decision allows LTO to address the plastic card shortage for driver's licenses.
• Delivery of 1M cards marks a significant step in resolving the driver's license shortage.