Operator of bus that fell off Skyway was on 2011 list of ‘most dangerous’

MANILA, Philippines—Don Mariano Transit, the operator of the bus that fell off Skyway on Monday morning and killed at least 21 people, had once topped the list of most dangerous bus operators in Metro Manila.

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) in 2011 came out with lists based on bus operators that caused the most number of deaths, most number of injured people and largest cost of damage to property.
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According to the LTFRB list, Don Mariano Transit caused the most damage to property compared with other bus lines. However, it was not included on the top 10 list of buses that caused the most deaths and injuries.

LTFRB Chairman Winston Ginez said they would immediately issue the preventive suspension order for all the 78 units of Don Mariano Transit, which is owned by Dra. Melissa Lim, pending investigation on the matter.