MAY MULTA NA? LTFRB paparusahan ang mga PUV driver na mayroong ‘putok’ o hindi presentable

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) reminded the public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers to maintain basic hygene or else face fine.

LTFRB cited Memorandum Circular 2011-004, which penalizes drivers who disregard personal hygiene, which could result in body odor or ‘putok,’ may face a fine of P2,000 to P5,000 and possible license revocation.

The agency said they would welcome commuters who would file complaints against stinking PUV drivers.

Atty. Ariel ­Inton, LTFRB’s spokesperson, said they were planning to launch a program called “Disenteng Driver” to encourage PUV drivers to be presentable.

They were planning to implement a rule requiring PUV drivers to wear blue T-shirts, red for taxi drivers, green polo shirts for UV Express, and white polo shirts for bus drivers.

However, several groups raised their eyebrows at the proposed regulation, saying it would force drivers to spend extra buying new clothes.

Inton also clarified that they would not actively look for drivers with body odor.

‘Hindi mo huhulihin ‘yan na.. eh bakit, wala naman kaming taga-amoy ng kili-kili para gawin ‘yan. Hindi po ganun. Its is (just) a reminder. Rest assured, wala tayong witch-hunt dito. Wala namang krimen na ‘pag mabaho ka, kulong ka. Pero kinakailangan, bigyan mo ng dignity ang trabaho mo.’ the lawyer said.