Investigan a ocho empresas de autobuses en el PITX por aumento de tarifas

Ocho operadores de autobuses en el Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) enfrentan una investigación por cobrar tarifas excesivas en medio de la orden del presidente Marcos de suspender los incrementos. La Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) emitirá órdenes de justificación a las empresas. El incumplimiento podría derivar en sanciones.

MANILA, Filipinas — La Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) emitirá órdenes de justificación a ocho operadores de autobuses en el Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) por cobrar tarifas excesivas a los pasajeros. Las empresas señaladas son Bicol Isarog, RU Diaz, St. Martha, RMB, DLTB, Bicol Magayon, Superlines y JVH. El presidente de la LTFRB, Vigor Mendoza, declaró ayer: “Si no siguen las directivas del presidente, serán sancionados según corresponda”. El Departamento de Transporte advirtió que los operadores que aumenten las tarifas sin aprobación arriesgan la suspensión o revocación de su franquicia. Jason Salvador, jefe de comunicaciones corporativas y relaciones gubernamentales del PITX, dijo ayer a la radio dzBB: “Si bien entendemos las dificultades que enfrentan los operadores de autobuses, tienen prohibido aumentar las tarifas por su propia cuenta”. Esta investigación sigue a la directiva del presidente Marcos de suspender los incrementos de tarifas.

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