LTFRB to taxi operators: Submit drivers’ names

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LTFRB to taxi operators: Submit drivers’ names
'We need to act to protect the riding public from these criminals disguising as legitimate taxi drivers,' the gov't says, setting a fine of P5,000 on taxi operators who won't comply

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine government ordered taxi operators in the country’s capital, Metro Manila, to submit their drivers’ names after complaints increased against abusive taxi drivers.

In a memorandum circular, Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Chairman Winston Ginez ordered taxi operators in Metro Manila to file this information before the LTFRB’s Information and System Management Division on or before January 15, 2015.

“As part of our mandate in ensuring the safety of the people, we need to act to protect the riding public from these criminals disguising as legitimate taxi drivers,” the LTFRB chairman said.

He said the list should come in soft and hard copies, with an affidavit that vows the completeness and legitimacy of the names on the list.

Ginez also said operators should issue ID cards to their drivers. Without this, drivers should be prohibited from driving their taxis, he said.

To make sure there is no pending complaint against them, taxi drivers should also get a certificate from the LTFRB that attests to their employment history.

Taxi operators who fail to comply with the circular will have to pay a P5,000 fine per violation. The LTFRB may also cancel, suspend, or revoke the violators’ franchise. – Rappler.com

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