Vid ng mga pasahero ng humaharurot na bus nagmamakaawa sa driver pababain sila dahil nerbyos, viral
- A video showing distressed passengers of a bus in La Union weeping and pleading with the driver to stop the speeding vehicle has gone viral
- Passengers alleged that the bus was running at an excessive speed with a supposed 15-minute travel time from Balaoan to Bacnotan reduced to only five minutes
- The bus driver has issued a statement saying he was avoiding another vehicle that cut him off and denies speeding
- LTFRB has acknowledged the seriousness of the allegations and will conduct a thorough probe into the events
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A video showing distraught passengers of a bus in La Union crying and pleading with the driver to stop the speeding vehicle as they wanted to get off the bus has gone viral.
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In the video, which was shared by by ABS-CBN News, one can some of the passengers which include a baby and senior citizens.
The video, which was captured by one of the passengers, Nova Oliva, vividly portrays the unfolding crisis as multiple individuals, including Oliva herself, are heard weeping, expressing anger, and desperately pleading with the bus driver to stop the vehicle and allow them to disembark.
The distressing footage reveals passengers begging the driver to halt the bus immediately, indicating a severe level of discomfort and perceived danger due to the manner in which the vehicle was being operated.
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Some passengers are also heard shouting and directing their complaints towards the bus conductor, whose reaction, according to the initial reports, appeared indifferent to their escalating distress.
Adding to the gravity of the situation, the passenger who shared the video claimed that the bus traversed the route between Balaoan and Bacnotan in an astonishingly short span of approximately five minutes, a journey that typically takes around fifteen minutes.
This significant discrepancy in travel time strongly suggests that the bus was traveling at an excessively high speed, corroborating the passengers’ fears about reckless driving.
Further details shared by the reporting passenger indicated that the bus was carrying not only a full complement of commuters but also the driver's own family members.
The presence of children and senior citizens among the passengers amplified the concern for their well-being in what was described as a perilous situation.
In response to the widespread circulation of the video and the serious allegations raised by the passengers, the bus driver, identified as Louie Burgos, offered his perspective on the events.
Burgos contended that the bus in front of his vehicle had cut them off, necessitating evasive maneuvers on his part.
He vehemently denied that he was speeding or driving recklessly, portraying his actions as a means to avoid a potential accident caused by another driver’s negligence.
Burgos also provided a video to ABS-CBN News, which contained audio purportedly from passengers during the incident.
In this audio, at least one passenger can be heard saying, “Hayaan mo na, paunahin ko na siya” (Let it be, just let him go ahead).
Another male passenger is also heard echoing this sentiment, saying, “Paunahin mo na siya pare” (Just let him go ahead, sir).
Additionally, a passenger can be heard repeatedly saying, “Mag-stop na lang, mag-stop na lang” (Just stop, just stop).
These audio snippets seem to suggest a level of interaction and perhaps negotiation between the passengers and the driver regarding the driving situation.
Burgos appealed for a comprehensive understanding of the entire context before any judgment is passed against him.
Meanwhile, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board-Region 1 Office has acknowledged the gravity of the incident and has stated that a thorough investigation will be conducted.
The primary focus of this investigation will be to ascertain the validity of the passengers' claims and, crucially, to determine whether their lives were indeed placed in danger due to the alleged actions of the bus driver.
The LTFRB's involvement underscores the regulatory body's responsibility to ensure the safety and welfare of public transportation users and to hold operators and drivers accountable for adhering to safety regulations.
The outcome of this investigation will be closely watched by the public, as it raises important questions about passenger safety and driver conduct on public roads.
News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable to just about simply everyone around.
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