AS part of the continuous joint law enforcement operation of the PNP Aviation Security Group (AVSEGROUP) and the Special Action Office – Land Transportation Office (SAO-LTO) Central Office through OPLAN “Tamang Pamasahe,” an an additional seven Public Utility Vehicles (PUVs) and one colorum vehicle were apprehended on Tuesday (July 29, 2025) at NAIA for breach of franchise, overcharging violations and operating a private motor vehicle for hire without LTFRB authority. Temporary Operator’s Permits (TOPs) were issued to the eight drivers.
PBGEN Jason L Capoy, Director of PNP AVSEGROUP, said that the colorum vehicle attempted to flee when flagged down, resulting in the injury of an LTO operative.
The vehicle was later chased and apprehended along Macapagal Boulevard for reckless driving and illegal operation of a private motor vehicle for hire without LTFRB authority. The driver will be issued a Show Cause Order and may face revocation of his driver’s license (DL).
Capoy said the nationwide joint law enforcement operation against colorum and overcharging taxi drivers began on June 25, 2025 and has since apprehended 165 violators of Joint Administrative Order 2014-01 and 268 violators under RA 4136. This intensified campaign, directed by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. and DOTr Secretary Vince Dizon, is spearheaded by LTO Asec. Vigor D. Mendoza II and LTO SAO Head Francis Ray A. Almora. The operation aims to put an end to illegal fare practices and scams targeting passengers at airports nationwide.
“We have been expanding our operations since we began, from initially targeting airport taxis at NAIA, to rolling out nationwide, and now even vetting TNVS units. This demonstrates our strong commitment to providing the best public service to both Filipinos and foreigners in airports across the country,” Capoy said.
