Jeepney operator summoned over ‘hit-and-run’ incident involving cyclist

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has summoned the operator of a passenger jeepney whose driver allegedly fled after hitting a cyclist in Quezon City. 

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The LTFRB said in a statement on Sunday that the passenger jeepney with license plate TXA 541 was caught in a viral video speeding off along Katipunan, apparently to escape the scene of the road crash incident.

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According to the LTFRB, the jeepney was being chased by a motorist “to remind him about the road crash and his responsibility to attend to the victim instead of running away.”

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But after his path was blocked, the jeepney driver argued with the motorist and then rode the jeepney again and sped off.

“The license plate, however, was obtained and became the basis of the identification of the operator of the passenger jeepney,” the LTFRB said.

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After conducting verification, the LTFRB issued a show-cause order against the jeepney operator, directing him to explain in writing why the Certificate of Public Convenience should not be suspended or canceled due to employing a reckless driver and the driver’s failure to assist a road crash victim.

The operator was ordered to appear at a hearing via online conference with the LTFRB Central Office on Nov. 24.

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Acting LTFRB Chairman Atty. Greg G. Pua, Jr. pointed out that the jeepney driver’s action violated the provisions of the existing road safety rules and regulations and the conditions set in the issuance of the Certificate of Public Convenience.

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“Hindi po tama at talagang labag sa batas ang pagtakbo sa isang responsibilidad bunga ng road crash. May karampatang parusa dito at may dagdag pong kaparusahan sa mga driver ng mga pampublikong sasakyan,” Pua said.

(It is not right and it is absolutely against the law to run away from one’s responsibility for the consequences of a road crash. There is an appropriate punishment for this and there are additional penalties for drivers of public transport.)

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He then reminded all operators of public utility vehicles to ensure that their drivers are constantly following the road safety rules and regulations to avoid legal troubles. /ms