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LTO revokes license of bus driver in La Union speeding incident
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has revoked the driver's license of Mark Louie Burgos, the bus driver caught speeding in a viral video in La Union.
The incident involved passengers in distress who pleaded with Burgos to reduce his speed.
Both the LTO and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) issued show cause orders against Burgos and his bus company, ELS Bus Company.
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon stated that the government will protect the commuting public from abusive drivers.
Burgos has also been involved in two previous road incidents in La Union.
In a separate crackdown during Holy Week, a total of 671 drivers had their licenses suspended for 90 days due to road crashes and testing positive for illegal drugs.
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