LTFRB Chairman Atty. Theophilo Guadiz III. _PHOT: Official Fb Web page of LTFRB
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Saturday reminded all public utility car (PUV) drivers and operators that imposing “double fares” on passengers primarily based on bodily look, measurement, or weight is unlawful.
In an announcement, LTFRB Chair Teofilo Guadiz III mentioned the board not too long ago acquired a number of complaints alleging that chubby, or “plus-sized,” passengers had been being charged fares exceeding the usual price, a observe which the company regards as each discriminatory and illegal.
“No matter a passenger’s measurement, the fare covers one individual. This observe of overcharging is just not solely illegal—it’s discriminatory and essentially unjust,” Guadiz mentioned.
He added that public transportation “should be accessible and respectful to all.”
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Civil, human rights violation
The LTFRB mentioned any type of fare manipulation primarily based on private traits, together with physique measurement, is just not solely a violation of LTFRB laws but additionally human rights ideas.
Guadiz mentioned that discrimination has no place within the nation’s transport system, including, “PUV drivers and operators discovered responsible of such practices might be held accountable and face acceptable sanctions.”
Violators might face penalties together with fines, suspension of operations, or revocation of their franchises, in accordance with present legal guidelines and LTFRB tips.
Guadiz urged passengers who expertise or witness any type of overcharging or discrimination to right away report incidents via the LTFRB hotline 1342 or via its official social media pages.
The LTFRB mentioned the enforcement drive is a part of the Marcos administration’s “broader push to construct a good, people-centered public transport system that upholds dignity, equality and respect for each Filipino.” /cb
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