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DOTr shuts down Pasay bus terminal
Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez ordered the closure of an illegal bus terminal in Pasay City, which services routes to Bicol and Leyte.
The illegally operating terminal had previously been ordered closed by the LTFRB but continued its operations, taking advantage of the surge in passengers for the upcoming Undas season.
Lopez directed the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to impound the buses operating from the terminal and revoke the operator's franchise.
The DOTr impounded buses, assisted stranded passengers by shouldering the cost of new tickets, and ordered the operator to refund fares.
An investigation is underway to determine if the bus company's owner holds a valid franchise and if it committed overcharging and other violations.
The DOTr will coordinate with barangay officials to ensure the bus terminal does not reopen.
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