LTFRB to crack down on choosy cabbies

SELECTIVE taxi drivers will have to deal with a Christmas crackdown campaign which the regional Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) kicks off tomorrow.

Regional LTFRB Director Ahmed Cuizon said “Oplan Bright Star” will crack down on taxi drivers who refuse passengers or choose whom to service especially during the holidays.

Even before December, Cuizon said they acted on complaints from passengers who were refused by taxi drivers. “Oplan Bright Star” will be implemented in coordination with the Land Transportation Office (LTO).

Team leaders will assign personnel in malls and terminals from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m, Cuizon said.

These personnel will address complaints on fares, selective and rude drivers, trip-cutting and others.

LTFRB personnel involved in “Oplan Bright Star” will wear their uniforms as they man help desks.

The team leaders will also coordinate with the administrative offices of the malls and terminals as they patrol their areas.

“There will be penalties imposed on those violating drivers and operators. There will be fines aside from penalties and those with repeated violations may have their franchises suspended or eventually cancelled or revoked,” Cuizon said.

“Oplan Bright Star” will run until January 2, next year. Correspondent Michelle Joy L. Padayhag