Eight public utility vehicle (PUV) personnel tested positive in initial drug screenings during a surprise operation at two major bus terminals in Cebu City on October 28 as part of Oplan Harabas for Undas.
A total of 437 PUV drivers and conductors underwent drug testing at the North and South Bus Terminals.
At the North Bus Terminal, four individuals tested positive, including two bus drivers and two conductors.
Meanwhile, four others tested positive at the South Bus Terminal, consisting of one bus driver and three taxi drivers.
However, the initial results remain subject to confirmatory testing to establish whether the individuals tested positive for prohibited drugs.
If confirmed, the individuals will be referred to their respective local government units for assessment and appropriate intervention.
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will also initiate the process of revoking their driver’s licenses in accordance with existing regulations.
The operation was led by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Region 7, in coordination with the LTO, Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), police, Philippine Coast Guard and local government units.
The initiative aims to help ensure passenger safety during the Undas holiday period through surprise drug testing of public transportation personnel.
