Two bus drivers test positive for drugs at PITX as Holy Week exodus begins

Two bus drivers tested positive for shabu during a random drug test at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange on Monday.A report by Jonathan Andal on 24 Oras said the two men were from a group of 123 drivers who took the test at the country’s largest land terminal.One of the drivers said he was influenced by a group of friends on Sunday evening and that he was ashamed for his family.PITX officials said both drivers who tested positive were plying the Cavite route.

In order for buses to reach PITX with no delay, Secretary Jaime Bautista of the Department of Transportation said the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has given special permits for provincial buses.“Alam naming magkakaroon ng ganyang problema ano, kaya ang ginawa ng LTFRB ay nagbigay kami ng additional na special permit.

Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

DPWH revives ‘Lakbay Alalay’ drive to assists motorists this Holy WeekDefining the News
Source: MlaStandard - 🏆 20. / 55 Read more »

DOH reminds Filipinos: Drive safe this Holy WeekThe DOH noted that the risk of road accidents increases with more people traveling. 
Source: PhilstarNews - 🏆 1. / 94 Read more »

CCPO prepares for Holy Week, warns travelers not to leave homes unattendedSunStar Publishing Inc.
Source: sunstaronline - 🏆 18. / 59 Read more »

Dcott assists bus companies for Holy Week special permitsTHE Davao City Overland Transport Terminal (Dcott) has collaborated with bus companies, ensuring they obtain or renew their special permits from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board-Davao Region (LTFRB-Davao) ahead of the anticipated surge in passengers during the upcoming Holy Week.
Source: sunstaronline - 🏆 18. / 59 Read more »

NCR police to deploy more than 11K personnel for Holy WeekDefining the News
Source: MlaStandard - 🏆 20. / 55 Read more »

34,000 police officers to be deployed for Holy Week and summer vacationAround 34,000 police officers will be deployed in crowded locations to ensure public safety during the observance of Holy Week and summer vacation, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Sunday.
Source: gmanews - 🏆 11. / 68 Read more »