Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board

Also known as LTFRB

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) enforces regulations on public utility vehicles, issuing show cause orders to companies for issues like substandard terminals, passenger mistreatment, and drug-positive drivers. LTFRB also warns against overloading during peak travel periods and considers reviving driving academies to reduce reckless driving incidents.

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Last updated at April 23, 2025.

Recent stories about LTFRB

LTFRB investigates bus firm over animal cruelty and disability discrimination

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is investigating Pangasinan Solid North Transit Inc. following two separate complaints involving animal cruelty and disrespect towards a person with disability.
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LTFRB issues show-cause orders for bus operators with drug-positive drivers

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will issue show-cause orders for bus operators following positive drug test results among their drivers and conductors during Holy Week 2025.
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LTO deploys 1,700 enforcers for Holy Week

Over 1,700 enforcers from the Land Transportation Office (LTO) were deployed to monitor major thoroughfares during Holy Week to ensure safe travel and enforce laws against reckless driving.
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84 PUV drivers test positive for drugs in nationwide screenings

More than 80 public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and two conductors tested positive for illegal drug use during surprise nationwide drug screenings conducted on Wednesday, April 16, as part of Oplan: Harabas ahead of the Holy Week travel rush.
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PITX sees surge in Holy Week travelers, long waits reported

Passengers at the Para帽aque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) reported long waiting times for bus rides and a surge in travelers during the Holy Wednesday rush, with lines forming as early as 5 a.m.
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LTFRB imposes zero tolerance for reckless PUV drivers

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced on Tuesday that it will impose zero tolerance for reckless public utility drivers following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s call for stricter road discipline.
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Tulfo finds safety violations in bus company motor pools

Senator Raffy Tulfo conducted a surprise inspection of motor pools belonging to several bus companies in Metro Manila on Monday, April 14.
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DOTr suspends bus firm after NLEX crash; 13 injured

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has suspended operations of a bus company involved in a multiple-vehicle collision on the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) in Valenzuela City, which left 13 people injured.
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PITX expects over two million Holy Week passengers

The Para帽aque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) is expecting over two million passengers for Holy Week 2025.
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LTFRB issues 1,018 permits for Holy Week bus surge

As of April 8, 2025, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has issued 1,018 special permits to public utility buses to accommodate the surge in Holy Week passengers.
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