LTFRB. File photo
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Saturday said that it will issue show cause orders to bus operators of drivers who tested positive for illegal drug use in Holy Week drug screening operations.
Of the 3,270 individuals tested by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in its “Oplan: Harabas” on Wednesday, 84 public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and two conductors tested positive for the illegal drug test.
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“The LTFRB will be issuing show-cause orders to the bus operators whose drivers were among those who tested positive. They will be required to explain why no sanction should be imposed upon them for employing drivers who pose a clear risk to public safety,” LTFRB Chairperson Atty. Teofilo Guadiz III said in a statement.
Guadiz also reminded the bus operators that they are responsible in ensuring that their drivers are both physically and mentally fit to operate PUVs.
“It is unacceptable and deeply troubling that individuals entrusted with the safety of passengers are found to be operating vehicles under the influence of prohibited substances,” Guadiz added.
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Guadiz then warned that failure to comply with the show cause orders may result in possible suspension or cancellation of the franchise.
PDEA previously said that the drivers who tested positive for illegal drug use were barred from driving and had their licenses confiscated by the Land Transportation Office.
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