The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has sidelined a passenger bus and called in its operator following a deadly road crash in Quezon City that left one person dead and more than 20 others injured.
LTFRB chief Vigor Mendoza said the agency issued a show cause order to 997 Sandigan Transport Service Cooperative, requiring it to explain the circumstances behind the incident.
The crash, which happened early Friday, involved a bus that allegedly ran a red light at the intersection of Quezon Avenue and Miriam Defensor Santiago Road.
Police findings indicated the vehicle continued moving despite the stop signal, putting it directly in the path of an armored vehicle that eventually collided with it.
The impact resulted in the death of a senior citizen passenger, while at least 21 others sustained injuries of varying severity.
Mendoza said the initial probe pointed to reckless driving, prompting regulators to step in and assess possible violations and liabilities.
As part of the response, the LTFRB imposed a 30-day preventive suspension on the unit and ordered the operator to submit records proving the vehicle’s roadworthiness and maintenance history.
The agency also warned that failure to comply with its directives could lead to a decision based solely on available evidence, as it reiterated its call for bus firms to enforce stricter driver discipline and safety standards.