Manila Bulletin
LTFRB issues show cause order vs 6 provincial bus operators amid window hours confusion
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) issued show cause orders against six provincial bus operators for not plying their routes, which caused thousands of commuters in Pampanga to be stranded.
The operators, including Victory Liner, Genesis Transport Service Inc., Bataan Transit Bus Co. Inc., Five Star Bus Inc., First North Luzon Transit Inc., and Maria De Leon, reportedly did not operate in various bus terminals in Pampanga on April 20.
This incident was triggered by confusion regarding the implementation of the 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. window hours for provincial buses entering Metro Manila.
Netizens criticized the government on social media as photos and videos of stranded commuters went viral.
The LTFRB has set a hearing for May 10 to allow these companies to explain their actions.
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Commuters and netizens urged the MMDA to cancel the 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. window hours for provincial buses, citing inconvenience for workers traveling to Metro Manila.
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Provincial buses entering Metro Manila terminals are now subject to window hours from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. if they lack QR codes and special permits, a policy agreed upon by bus companies and the MMDA.
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