LTO suspends 11 drivers' licenses for 90 days over NAIA overcharging

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has suspended the licenses of 11 taxi and transport network vehicle service (TNVS) drivers for 90 days following complaints of overcharging passengers at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).

According to LTO chief Vigor Mendoza II, this suspension is part of ongoing efforts to address similar issues with erring drivers who have been overcharging passengers.

Initial investigations revealed that the suspended drivers were charging between PHP200 and PHP700 for short trips between NAIA Terminal 1 and Terminal 3.

The LTO has ordered the affected drivers to immediately surrender their licenses, warning them of potential long-term consequences or permanent disqualification from operating as taxi and TNVS drivers.

A joint operation by the LTO and the Philippine National Police's Aviation Security Group led to this suspension, with the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board handling legal procedures related to the franchises of these 11 vehicles.

LTO Chief Mendoza emphasized that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directive is driving these actions against abusive drivers who take advantage of commuters.

The LTO has also ordered the regular deployment of personnel at NAIA terminals for immediate action against cases of overcharging.