04 Aug 2025

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The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has imposed a 90-day suspension on the licenses of 11 taxi and transport network vehicle service (TNVS) drivers after receiving multiple complaints about overcharging passengers at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).

LTO Chief Vigor Mendoza II stated on Monday, "We have already suspended numerous offending taxi and TNVS drivers in recent weeks. Some seemed to believe we were merely acting temporarily, but they were mistaken. The suspension of these 11 drivers clearly demonstrates our continuous efforts."

This disciplinary action followed a collaborative operation between the LTO and the Philippine National Police–Aviation Security Group. Investigations revealed that the drivers charged exorbitant fees ranging from ₱200 to ₱700 for short trips between NAIA Terminal 1 and Terminal 3.

The LTO issued a show-cause order requiring the drivers to explain why their licenses should not be permanently revoked. Mendoza emphasized, "We have also mandated the immediate surrender of their driver’s licenses. Given their exploitative practices, they could be barred from taxi and TNVS operations for an extended period or even indefinitely."

The case will undergo further legal review by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board. In addition, the LTO has mandated the regular presence of its personnel at NAIA terminals to facilitate quick reporting and address any incidents of overcharging by drivers promptly.