The regional office of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB-Davao) has issued show cause orders to drivers and operators for overcharging fares.
Lawyer Ernest Benz Davila, Legal Officer of LTFRB-Davao, reported that last month, LTFRB-Davao has received 10 complaints against drivers who were allegedly collecting excessive fares from passengers.
“Na reach out na namo ang mga operators and given warnings. Others we have sent show cause orders for them to answer the complaints and after this para makahatag mi ug appropriate actions if found out that the drivers or operators are engaged in overcharging,” Davila said.
The Joint Administrative Order (JAO) 2014-01 of the Department of Transportation penalizes overcharging with a P5,000 penalty on the first offense, P10,000 and impounding of unit for the second offense, and P15,000 and cancellation of CPC or franchise.
The JAO 2014-01 is the revised schedule of fines and penalties for violations of laws, rules, and regulations governing land transportation.
Meanwhile, LTFRB-Davao has implemented the fare increase for the Traditional Public Utility Jeepneys (TPUJs), Modern Public Utility Jeepneys (MPUJs), taxis, and Public Utility Buses (PUBs) in Davao Region on Monday.
The new adjusted fare is now at P12 for the base fare (for the first four kilometers) from the previous P11. The succeeding kilometer is now at P1.80.
For MPUJs the new adjusted fare is now at P14 for the first four kilometers and the succeeding kilometer is now at P2.20.
LTFRB-Davao has also intensified roadside operations to ensure the safety of the riding public by guaranteeing operators/drivers’ strict compliance with the existing regulations for Public Utility Vehicles (PUVs).
