GV Florida bus drivers snub LTO hearing, bus company claims viral video was on “fast-forward”

• The GV Florida bus drivers involved in a viral video were no-shows during their LTO hearing
• It can be recalled that a number of GV Florida buses were seen to be like having a race on a national road in Cagayan on June 08
• According to an article published by ABS-CBN, the drivers summoned by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) chief assistant secretary, Vigor Mendoza II, didn't appear at their scheduled LTO hearing yesterday, June 13
• GV Florida just sent its liaison officer and submitted their written answer to LTO’s Show Cause Order (SCO) dated June 9

GV Florida claimed that the viral video was on a “fast-forward” mode.

“Technically literate interpreters label the video accordingly uploaded by certain Carlo Carbonel, which has gone viral, allegedly ragarding six G.V Florida Bus units travelling northbound and were at the vicinity of Maharlika highwah, Cordon, Isabela in “fast-paced”, “fast-forward” or “speed-up” mode. In simple term, it made the bus units appear running much faster than their real speed. Unfortunately, many had viewed the video as real as it is,” GV Florida explained.

“They were not racing against each other. Circumstances as such is not allowed, tolerated or condoned by the respondent PUB operator. Travelling at nighttime, however, provides so many benefits and/or advantages as drivers do it akin to a convoy."

“It is a deterrent to a highway-robbery and stoning incidents,” the bus company added.

To know more about this news update, read ABS-CBN's article here.

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, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

In a previous report by KAMI, the LTFRB has issued a 30-day preventive suspension on 15 GV Florida Transport buses after a video surfaced showing six of its units allegedly racing recklessly on a national highway in Cagayan on June 8. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon rejected GV Florida Transport's apology, stating the company treated their buses like "sports cars" and directing the LTFRB to seek maximum penalties against the operator. Drivers involved in the incident will be effectively jobless for 90 days, with a stern warning issued against operating during suspension. All company drivers must also undergo mandatory drug tests. The Department of Transportation is encouraging the public to report similar incidents by tagging DOTr, LTFRB, or LTO on social media, assuring immediate action on such reports.

In another viral local report, a 51-year-old public school teacher in Las Piñas City was stabbed multiple times by her own husband. According to the report of EJ Gomez in 'Unang Balita,' the 38-year-old suspect committed the crime inside the school's faculty room. Police authorities said the school has a security guard, but, being a familiar face in the school, the suspect managed to easily get in and out of the school. The suspect said he was there to talk to his wife and settle their misunderstanding, but unfortunately, it led to a big arguement.

Source: KAMI.com.gh