DOTr: License of taxi driver who charged a passenger over P1,200 would be revoked

• The Department of Transportation said that the license of the taxi driver who charged a passenger P1,260 would be revoked
• In a viral video, a taxi driver was caught charging a passenger who only took a trip from NAIA Terminal 2 going to Terminal 3
• DOTr Secretart Vince Dizon also warned other taxi drivers that they'd end up the same fate once they're caught doing the same - overcharging passengers
• Additionally, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board discovered that the provisional authority of the taxi operator, 'Taxi Transport Hub,' had expired since March 2025

The Department of Transportation has directed that criminal charges be filed against the bus conductor who allegedly used a taser on a PWD.

This follows a viral video showing a passenger with a disability, identified as "Mark," being attacked while riding the bus.

DOTr Secretary Vince Dizon said on Monday that he would ask the LTFRB to proceed with filing the necessary complaints against the conductor.

Meanwhile, the license of the bus driver present during the incident has been suspended for 90 days.

In the Philippines, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is the main government agency responsible for planning, policy-making, and coordination of the entire transportation system, including land, air, and sea travel.

It sets the overall direction and standards for transportation services nationwide.

On the other hand, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is a specialized agency under the DOTr.

Its main job is to regulate and oversee public land transportation, such as buses, jeepneys, taxis, and transport network vehicles like Grab.

While the DOTr handles the bigger picture of transport in the country, the LTFRB focuses more specifically on the operations, safety, and franchise issues of land-based public transport.

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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, a family of three was mercilessly shot and killed inside their store in Barangay Mallorca, San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija. Caught by CCTV, three men entered their store, closed the roll-up door, and shot the entire family to death. Before fleeing, one of the suspects even grabbed a bag and a mobile phone from the victim. In a report by Gary De Leon of TV 5's 'Frontline Pilipinas,' the family started getting threats after lending P1-M to one of the residents of their barangay; allegedly using the money for business.

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