Driver ng bus na kumitil ng 10 tao sa SCTEX, hindi na makakakuha ng lisensiya habambuhay

- The bus driver behind the bloody SCTEX incident will never be given a driver's license, according to the Land Transportation Office

- It can be recalled that LTO perpetually revoked the driver's license following the incident that killed 10 people and injured over 30 others

- It's also worth noting that the suspect bus driver refused to take a drug test following the incident; however, DOTr Secretary Vince Dizon said that it's only due since the driver killed multiple people

- Eventually, the bus driver took the drug test, which turned out with negative results

The bus driver involved in the deadly SCTEX incident will never be granted a driver’s license again, according to the Land Transportation Office.

It can be recalled that the LTO permanently revoked the driver’s license after the incident that claimed 10 lives and injured over 30 others.

It’s also worth noting that the bus driver initially refused to undergo a drug test after the tragedy; however, DOTr Secretary Vince Dizon stated that it was necessary, given that the driver caused multiple deaths.

Eventually, the driver agreed to take the drug test, which later returned negative results.

Because of this, all bus drivers and conductors of the 'Pangasinan Solid North' bus company must undergo a drug test as well.

A total of 200 buses of the company have been suspended, resulting in the LTFRB giving 200 buses from other bus companies going north a special permit to operate, especially in the upcoming 2025 NLE.

Since people now feel unsafe on the road, the DOTr will be implementing a mandatory drug test for all public utility vehicle drivers every 3 months.

This week, a random drug test will be implemented for drivers of buses and trucks.

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In a previous report by KAMI, 12 people reportedly died from a scramble of five vehicles at the SCTEX Toll Plaza (northbound). According to a Facebook post by the Philippine Red Cross, the tragic incident happened at around 12:18 PM today. The vehicles involved in the scramble were 3 SUVs, one container truck, and one Solid North passenger provincial bus. Based on the initial report by the Tarlac Provincial Hospital, eight people died while 28 others were injured.

Additionally, Police Lt. Col. Romel Santos, chief of the Tarlac Provincial Police Office, said that the bus driver of the Solid North provincial bus had fallen asleep while driving. It can be recalled that the tragic incident happened at around 12:18, according to the Philippine Red Cross' Facebook page. At first, 12 casualties were reported, however, Santos made a correction, saying the death toll was only 10 individuals. According to investigations, there were 8 people dead and one injured from the van; meanwhile, 2 were dead and one was injured from the compact SUV.

Source: KAMI.com.gh