The LTFRB warned PUV operators against overloading and overcharging passengers, as well as those operating as “colorum” vehicles, as they may face heavy fines and penalties.
LTFRB Chairman Teofilo Guadiz III issued the warning in a statement on Wednesday as travelers across the country rush to their respective destinations for the long Holy Week weekend.Guadiz said passengers should be careful of transport companies or private vehicles operating as “for hire” vehicles that might take advantage of the busy season.
Meanwhile, the agency also warned private vehicles that operate as for hire or colorum without proper authority from the LTFRB, which is prohibited by law. For PUVs found to be overcharging or even undercharging fares, a fine of P5,000 for the first offense is imposed, a P10,000 fine and impounding of the unit for 30 days for the second offense, and a fine of P15,000 and cancellation of CPC for the third offense.
For the second offense of colorum vehicles, revocation of all CPCs or the entire fleet of the operator, disqualification of the operator and stockholders and directors if the operator is a corporation, from operating any public land transportation, plus blacklisting and revocation of registration of all authorized units of the operator, await those who will violate.
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