LTFRB summons 34 PUV operators for not plying routes on Tuesday

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has summoned 34 operators of public utility vehicles (PUVs) for their alleged failure to provide service to passengers on Tuesday.

Instead, they were reportedly seen attending the rallies in Quezon City.

According to the LTFRB on Wednesday, it issued show cause orders (SCO) to unit operators, including buses and UV Express.

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Religious sector Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) mounted a surprise rally at the People Power Monument in Quezon City on Monday, which was attended by over 15,000 individuals.

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However, the LTFRB did not identify the 34 PUV operators.

“While the LTFRB fully respects the right of every person to join protest action to air grievances, the agency said there are some factors that must also be taken into consideration, especially in the interest of the public,” LTFRB said in a press release.

In the SCOs, the agency said that the operators’ decision to not ply routes on Tuesday affected the availability of public transportation that many commuters are relying on.

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The 34 operators have been directed to explain why their permits to operate their PUVs should not be suspended or canceled.

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The agency noted that this violates Paragraph 3 of Memorandum Circular No. 2011-004.

This portion reads – “The PUV operator shall not resort to cessation of service as a sign or demonstration of protest against any government decision or action under pain of suspension or cancellation of the authority to operate granted by the Board not shall the PUV operator tolerate, allow or authorize personnel to join others committing acts prejudicial to the riding public, including, but not limited to, paralyzing transport services by intimidation, coercion or violence.”

The hearing is scheduled on July 9, Thursday.

The INC-led rally continued on its second day at the People Power Monument after organizers secured a permit from the Quezon City local government.

The local government also said that the INC originally requested a permit to rally until Friday, but it only gave them until Wednesday to hold a demonstration. /apl

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