Traffic enforcers can now apprehend unconsolidated public utility vehicles (PUVs) as the 15-day grace period to consolidate ended on May 15, according to the Department of Transportation (DoTr).
Transportation Undersecretary Andy Ortega announced that agencies such as the LTO, MMDA, and PNP are responsible for enforcing this measure.
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) stated that unconsolidated PUVs are now considered illegal, and operators face a P50,000 fine, with drivers’ licenses suspended for a year.
Despite calls for an extension, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. maintained the April 30 deadline, though a 15-day grace period was provided.
As of now, 80 percent of PUVs nationwide and 60 percent in Metro Manila have complied with the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP).
Source: PhilNews24 | May 17, 2024
