The LTFRB issued a show cause order against the operator of an allegedly overloaded modern jeepney after one of its passengers apparently lost consciousness along Marcos Highway in Pasig City.
Guadiz in the same statement then warned public utility vehicle operators to refrain from the old practice of “overloading” and should always keep in mind the safety of the commuting public.
Considering the ongoing national public health emergency, he emphasized that overloading is risky not only in the event of traffic accidents but also in the event that one contracts COVID-19. “This means that PUVs should still observe proper distancing in terms of the number of passengers they can accommodate. Thus, overloading should not be allowed under any circumstance,” Guadiz said.
“Pandemic or not, overloading is dangerous and should not be practiced by PUV drivers just for them to earn money and meet their boundary. No amount of money can equate to the safety of passengers, especially now that COVID-19 is still here,” he added.
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