The Land Transportation Office (LTO) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) have launched separate investigations against an MMDA traffic aide caught on video counterflowing along the EDSA Bus Lane and blocking the path of an oncoming bus, with the LTO suspending his driver’s license for 90 days pending the outcome of the probe.

In a show cause order (SCO) issued Saturday, the LTO directed Traffic Aide 1 Jeffrey Tablan — the rider seen in the viral video — and the registered owner of the motorcycle to appear before the agency’s Intelligence and Investigation Division at its Quezon City central office and submit sworn statements explaining why they should not be held liable for the incident.

The LTO ordered Tablan to explain why he should not be charged with driving against traffic and obstruction, and why his driver’s license should not be suspended or revoked for being an “improper person” to operate a motor vehicle.

Pending the investigation, the agency imposed a 90-day preventive suspension on Tablan’s driver’s license and placed the motorcycle under alarm, preventing any transactions involving the vehicle while the case remains under investigation.

The incident sparked widespread criticism after a video circulated on social media showing Tablan riding against traffic along the exclusive EDSA Bus Lane before stopping directly in front of an approaching bus, forcing the driver to halt.

The MMDA earlier confirmed that the rider in the video was one of its traffic aides and said it is also verifying allegations circulating online that he appeared intoxicated during the incident.

Separately, the MMDA launched an administrative investigation into Tablan’s conduct.

MMDA chairman Romando “Don” Artes said the agency would not tolerate misconduct by any of its personnel and assured the public that those found violating traffic laws would be held accountable.

“The agency does not tolerate wrongdoing by any of its personnel. We also do not cover up the misconduct of our employees so that others will not follow their example,” Artes said.

The MMDA said Tablan will be fined P5,000 for violating bus lane regulations and may face additional administrative sanctions depending on the outcome of the investigation.

The agency stressed that traffic enforcers are expected to obey the same laws they enforce on motorists.

The case marks the second disciplinary action involving an MMDA field personnel in recent days.