LTFRB warns abusive PUV drivers

Don't know how to deal with a snobbish cab driver? Take note of his plate or taxi body number and have it reported to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board hotline 1342 or its official social media account for proper action.

Thus reminded the LTFRB Tuesday to commuters of public utility vehicles and a stern warning to PUV drivers, not only for taxis but also for buses, jeepneys, and UV Express.

Posting the same to its official social media account, the LTFRB warning, it said, is it's duty to protect the commuting public from unscrupulous drivers or operators taking advantage of the holiday rush.

It reminds everyone of the Joint Administrative Order 2014-01 and Memorandum Circular 2011-004, which prohibits overcharging and short changing their passengers; refusal to convey and contracting passengers; fast, defective and tampered taxi meter.

These violations carry penalties and fines to drivers and operator of PUV who are caught violating the JAO and MC it issued.

The first offense would mean a P5,000 fine, while the second has P10,000 with the impoundment of their PUV. The third offense carries a stiffer fine and penalty of P15,000 and cancellation of Certificate of Public Convenience.

The agency also reminded commuters to always take precautions and be on alert to abusive drivers to protect themselves.