THE Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has issued a show cause order against eight bus companies for allegations of fare increase without government approval.
LTFRB Vigor Mendoza II said the eight companies, some of them plying the Bicol Region routes, face suspension and cancellation of their certificate of public convenience or permit to operate as public transportations.
“We understand the challenges that bus companies and other operators of public utility vehicles are facing now, but these challenges must never be used as a reason or as an excuse to violate existing regulations at the expense of commuters,” he said.
“This is not acceptable and they must explain properly why they should not be penalized,” he added.
