The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has placed the licenses of 11 taxi and transport network vehicle service (TNVS) drivers under a 90-day preventive suspension following complaints of overcharging passengers at Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
LTO chief Vigor Mendoza II said the drivers were caught in a joint operation with the Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group, targeting those involved in snubbing, overcharging, and illegal contracting. He warned the agency will continue cracking down on abusive drivers.
Initial findings revealed that the drivers charged between P200 and P700 for short trips between NAIA Terminals 1 and 3—amounts significantly higher than the usual fare. The drivers are now facing administrative action.
Show-cause orders have been issued requiring the drivers to explain why their licenses should not be revoked for being unfit to operate motor vehicles. Mendoza said the violations harm the reputation of compliant taxi and TNVS drivers.
The LTO’s action is separate from proceedings to be conducted by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board concerning the drivers’ franchises.
