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GMA Network
16-07-2025
- GMA Network
LTO suspends for 90 days license of TNVS driver who allegedly tried to stab passengers
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has suspended for 90 days the driver's license of a Transportation Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) driver who allegedly attempted to stab passengers, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said. 'Sinuspinde ng LTO ng 90 araw ang lisensya ng driver ng TNVS na inDrive na nakuhanan ng video ng pasahero na sapilitang nitong pinababa at tinangka umanong saksakin,' the DOTr said in a statement issued Wednesday. (The LTO has suspended for 90 days the license of the TNVS driver of inDrive who was caught on video forcing passengers to get off the vehicle and allegedly attempting to stab them.) The LTO also summoned the TNVS driver and the vehicle's registered owner to explain the incident. They were ordered to appear before the LTO on East Avenue, Quezon City on Monday, July 21. The involved vehicle was also placed under alarm. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon warned TNVS drivers that there are penalties for assaulting and intimidating passengers. According to the DOTr, the 90-day suspension of the TNVS driver's license is in response to the order of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to ensure the safety of passengers in public transportation. —KG, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- GMA Network
Transport groups: Fuel subsidy not enough amid big-time oil price hike
Transport groups welcomed the government fuel subsidy in the face of this week's big-time oil price hike but said this is not enough to allay concerns about the future of their jobs and the possible increase in the cost of basic commodities. In Bernadette Reyes' report on 24 Oras on Monday, motorists endured long lines to fill up their fuel tanks before the increased prices kicked in on Tuesday morning. A number of gas stations ran out of fuel stocks several hours before the first installment of this week's big-time oil price hike. Several pumps in Quezon City ran out of unleaded gasoline and diesel, with only more expensive premium gas left. Fuel subsidy Meanwhile, the Department of Transportation said the government's fuel subsidy for buses, taxis, UV Express, TNVS, ride hailing services and delivery vehicles will also include unconsolidated jeepneys. This will be managed by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) will manage the fuel subsidy for tricycles. Jeepney driver Boy Dingcong welcomed the news, noting the difficulties in traffic and the lack of passengers. TNVS driver Elmer Caduyac said the fuel subsidy is a big help. Some transport groups express gratitude for the fuel subsidy but hopes some problems from before would not be repeated. Obet Martin, the national president of Pasang Masda, said some cards issued by the Landbank did not contain funds. Despite the announcement of the fuel subsidy, the group PISTON proceeded with its protest action, demanding long term solutions as they claimed the subsidy would only last a few days. The group threatened its members would stop operating if diesel reaches P60 per liter. 'Hindi lamang sa NCR kundi sa buong bansa. Dahil siya naman ang Pangulo ng ating bansa puede sya maglabas ng executive order na isuspinde yung usapin ng mataas na buwis sa produktong petrolyo sa ilalim ng VAT at excise tax sa langis,' said PISTON national president Mody Floranda. (Not just in Metro Manila but the whole country. Since he is President of the country he could issue an executive order to suspend the high taxes on petroleum products under the Value Added Tax and excise tax on oil.) But according to the Department of Energy, it is beyond their hands or power to do so. 'Wala po tayo sa lugar. Iyan ay gawain at wisdom na panggagalingan po ng Congress,' said Director Rino Abad of the DOE - Oil Industry Management Bureau. (That is beyond falls within the authority and wisdom of Congress.) ''Pag-uusapan 'yan kung saka-sakali, kung ano ang magiging epekto niyan. Dahil kapag nawala 'yang P400 billion collection revenue ng gobyerno, ano ho ang ipapalit?', he added. (That would be discussed in any event, of what the effects would be. If the P400 billion collection revenue is lost, what would replace it?) Currently, Abad said the DOE is continuing to look for programs and work with oil companies to curb the effects of rising price of petroleum that include providing discount promos. Aside from motorists, both consumers and vendors are concerned about the possible increase in the price of basic commodities such as food. —RF, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
11-06-2025
- GMA Network
Fake TNVS agent nabbed in Taguig
A fake agent of transportation network vehicle services (TNVS) was arrested in an entrapment operation in Taguig City, the Philippine National Police - Highway Patrol Group (HPG) said on Tuesday. HPG spokesperson Police Lieutenant Nadame Malang said the suspect was arrested in Barangay Cembo on Monday. The suspect was asking victims for up to P25,000 for a temporary permit to operate a TNVS vehicle, according to Malang. A total of 13 similar complaints were lodged at the HPG. The HPG is looking at large-scale estafa as the possible complaint that will be filed against the suspect. 'We are still targeting na masampahan siya ng large-scale estafa kasi kung talagang estafa case lang, isang complainant lang,' Malang told reporters in an interview. (We are still targeting to charge him with large-scale estafa because if it is only an estafa case, there is only one complainant.) 'Muli, may 12 na tayong additional complainant para magsampa ng kaso para hindi na makapag-bail ito pong tao na ito kasi kung siya ay makakapagpiyansa muli, magkakaroon na naman ng pagkakataon na manloko,' he added. (Again, we have 12 additional complainants to file a case so that this person will not be able to bail because if he is able to bail again, there will be another opportunity for him to commit the crime.) Authorities are investigating if the suspect has accomplices and if they belong to a bigger group. —VAL, GMA Integrated News
