MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has begun intensified inspections of buses and public utility vehicles (PUVs) nationwide in preparation for the Holy Week travel surge.
On Sunday, LTFRB Chairman Vigor Mendoza II ordered all regional directors to implement a nationwide roadworthiness inspection protocol. According to Mendoza, coordination with local government units (LGUs) and law enforcement agencies is critical to maximize road safety enforcement.
“This is a yearly exodus, and we expect more people and vehicles on the road traveling to the provinces for religious activities,…