LTFRB Going After Reckless PUV Drivers
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has
initiated a comprehensive crackdown on reckless driving among PUV drivers.
According to a PNA report, this action follows President Ferdinand R.
Marcos Jr.'s call for stricter road discipline in response to the rising
number of road accidents.
Recent road incidents involving reckless drivers, particularly in
Commonwealth Avenue and Valenzuela, prompted this response, highlighting
the dangers posed by "kamote" drivers.
LTFRB Chair Teofilo Guadiz III said his agency is working with the Land
Transportation Office, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority
(MMDA), and local government units (LGUs) to effectively identify and
penalize offenders.
Guadiz also reminded PUV franchise operators to manage their drivers or
face administrative charges, which could include preventive suspensions or
revocation of franchises for repeat violations.
Commuters and other motorists are encouraged to report reckless driving
through LTFRB's official communication channels, including a 24/7 hotline
and social media.
Here's hoping this crackdown will not go the way of past crackdowns, which
fizzle out soon after the press releases are published or broadcast.