10 colorum buses caught in 1st day of JAO implementation

MANILA, Philippines - Traffic enforcers caught and impounded 10 buses which were found to be without a franchise during the start of the implementation of the anti-colorum operation nationwide on June 19.

The operatives, led by enforcers from the Land Transportation Office, began implementing the Joint Administrative Order (JAO) of the Department of Transportation and Communications and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board and the LTO.

“Carry on with the good job so far of enforcing safety measures which will protect motorists and commuters alike.  Let’s continue creating a culture of road discipline for the public good," DOTC Secretary Jun Abaya said.

LTO Assistant Secretary Alfonso Tan Jr. said the buses which were caught by traffic enforcers are the following:

- Two Bachelor Express buses in Region 10, carrying passengers from Butuan City to Cagayan.

- Buenasher Transport Corp. in Metro Manila, with plate no. PVH-460. The bus was plying EDSA with an expired franchise, whose last extension of validity ended in January 2013.

- Lucena Lines in Alaminos, Laguna, with plate no. TYK-695. The bus had an expired vehicle registration, as well as an expired franchise.

- Jerel Transport Corp. (Sunrays Bus Lines) in Region 7, with plate no. GWF-633.

- Two  Super 5 buses in Region 5, both carrying Manila-bound passengers.

- AOM Bus with plate no. 051206 also in Region 5, carrying passengers from Naga City bound for Legazpi City.

-Dalin Liner in Region 2, with plate no. BVB-591

- NELBUSCO, also in Region 2, with plate no. BVK-502.

“The LTO is serious in putting a stop to rampant violations of land transportation rules and regulations.  As part of our reform program, one of our priorities is to instill orderliness on our roads, for both public utility and private vehicles,” Tan said.

“These colorum buses have been impounded in accordance with JAO 2014-01, and the fines will go straight to the National Treasury, once paid. Let this be a warning to colorum operators. The LTO will enforce traffic rules for the sole purpose of ensuring safety in land transportation,” Tan added.