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LTFRB orders Rizal jeepney operator to explain crash that injured 7

Published May 30, 2025 01:47 pm

At A Glance

  • LTFRB issued a show cause order to a Rizal-based transport cooperative.
  • One of its jeepneys rammed multiple vehicles in Cainta, injuring seven.
  • The operator was ordered to explain why its franchise should not be suspended or revoked.
  • A hearing is set on June 6 at the LTFRB IV-A office in Lipa City.
  • LTFRB Chair Teofilo Guadiz III stressed the need for accountability and road safety.
Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board
Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) disclosed Friday, May 30, that it has issued a show cause order against a Rizal-based transport cooperative after one of its public utility jeepneys (PUJs) rammed several vehicles in Cainta, injuring seven individuals.
In the order issued by LTFRB Regional Office IV-A, LTFRB Chairperson Teofilo Guadiz III directed the Tanay Binangonan Cainta Sta. Lucia Transport Cooperative to explain why its Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) should not be suspended, revoked, or canceled for allegedly allowing an unfit and reckless driver to operate one of its PUJs.
Guadiz said the move is part of the agency’s intensified effort to uphold road safety and ensure accountability, in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to strengthen safety standards across the public transport sector.
CCTV footage showed the jeepney, bearing plate number DVR 757, crashing into two multi-purpose vans and a motorcycle along Felix Avenue in Cainta around 8 a.m. on May 28.
The operator was summoned to a hearing set on June 6 at 2 p.m. at the LTFRB IV-A office in Lipa City, Batangas, and was also instructed to submit a written explanation justifying why its franchise should not be canceled over the incident.
Guadiz emphasized that operators have both a legal and moral responsibility to properly vet and supervise their drivers, warning that lapses in oversight that endanger lives will not be tolerated.
“Operators must ensure that their drivers are qualified, disciplined, and trained to protect, not endanger, the public,” he said.
The LTFRB noted that the case forms part of the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) broader campaign to restore public trust by enforcing stricter transport regulations and holding violators accountable.
“This incident must serve as a warning to all operators: failure to comply with traffic laws will have serious consequences,” Guadiz added.
The LTFRB also said it is closely coordinating with local authorities to support the ongoing investigation and ensure that appropriate assistance is extended to the injured individuals.

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