The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Thursday impounded 15 public utility vehicles (PUVs) in its latest anti-‘colorum’ operation at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX). LTO chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II said the impounded vehicles consist of nine buses, three UV Express units, two jeepneys, and one taxicab. ‘Umpisa pa lang ito ng agresibong operasyon na gagawin ng inyong LTO hindi lamang dito sa Metro Manila kung hindi sa buong bansa (This is only the beginning of the LTO’s aggressive operations not only in Metro Manila but in the entire country),’ Mendoza said. Of the nine buses, eight were impounded for being ‘colorum’ or unregistered with the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) and one for having a physical defect and no license plate. ‘Magsilbi sana itong babala sa mga driver at operator ng mga ‘colorum’ na sasakyan na ito na tumigil na sa iligal nilang gawain (May this serve as a warning to drivers and operators of ‘colorum’ PUVs to stop their illegal activities),’ he said. The operation, led by LTO – National Capital Region Director Roque Vorzosa III, also conducted a surprise drug test and found five PUV drivers who tested positive for illegal drug use. A total of 101 PUV drivers underwent the surprise drug test. He warned that road-worthiness inspections would continue ahead of the exodus of travelers for the village and youth elections and the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day.
Source: Philippines News Agency