The Land Transportation Office–National Capital Region will launch a crackdown on taxi drivers who refuse or selectively pick up passengers.
In a news release issued Saturday, the LTO-NCR announced that “Oplan Isnabero” will roll out on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at major Metro Manila transport terminals.
The campaign is part of efforts to ensure accessible public transportation as thousands of travelers return to the capital following the Holy Week break.
LTO-NCR Regional Director Roque Verzosa III urged taxi drivers to fulfill their responsibilities, especially during the surge in commuter demand, warning that those who refuse passengers will face penalties.
“Sisiguraduhin namin na mapaparusahan ang mga taxi drivers na tatanggi magsakay ng pasahero,” Verzosa said.
(We will make sure that taxi drivers who refuse passengers are penalized.)
Under Joint Administrative Order No. 2014-01, refusal to transport passengers is punishable by fines ranging from P5,000 to P15,000. Repeat offenders may also face the revocation of their Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC).
“Oplan Isnabero” is part of the LTO’s wider initiative, “Oplan Biyaheng Ayos: Oplan Semana Santa and Summer Vacation 2025,” which has already seen full personnel deployment since last week. — DVM, GMA Integrated News
