LTFRB suspends EV taxi's operation after driver joined viral robbery prank

MANILA, Philippines — The operation of an electric vehicle taxi company was suspended by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) for 30 days after its driver got involved in a viral robbery prank.

According to the LTFRB on Saturday, a show cause order will be issued against the Green and Smart Mobility Philippines and the owner of the electric vehicle taxi, whose driver participated with vloggers in the prank.

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In a viral video, a driver was seen announcing the heist and was joined by two vloggers who acted as robbers.

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LTFRB chairperson Atty. Vigor Mendoza said that the prank “sends the wrong message” that it is dangerous to commute in the country.

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“This is not funny and it causes fear to regular passengers of taxis and TNVS (transport network vehicle service),” Mendoza said in a press release.

“We will look into this and we assure that appropriate disciplinary measures will be done,” he added.

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Mendoza then urged the public utility vehicle (PUV) operators and drivers to bring back the trust and confidence of the riding public. /apl

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