LTO Cracks Down: 1,046 Motor Vehicle Dealers Face Sanctions

LTO SCO_2024

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is tightening its grip on compliance as it issues Show Cause Orders (SCOs) against 1,046 motor vehicle dealers in 2024. These dealers allegedly failed to register newly purchased vehicles within the mandated timeframe, leaving customers vulnerable and frustrated. LTO Chief, Assistant Secretary Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II, emphasized the critical … READ MORE

Over 134,000 Motorists Caught Breaking Seatbelt Law in 2024

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The Land Transportation Office (LTO) revealed on January 8 that over 134,000 motorists were apprehended nationwide in 2024 for violating Republic Act 8750, also known as the Seat Belts Use Act of 1999. This intensified enforcement drive highlights the agency’s commitment to road safety, collecting over ₱179.9 million in fines from violators. LTO Steps Up … READ MORE

LTO Promotes 500 Personnel in 2024 to Enhance Job Security

LTO personnel promotions

In a significant step toward providing job security and improving government services, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) promoted 486 employees nationwide in 2024. This move aligns with the government’s broader initiative to address end-of-contract employment, commonly known as “endo,” and fill plantilla positions in various agencies. LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II announced the … READ MORE

LTO Region 1 Maps Future in 3-Day Baguio Strategy Summit

LTO Reg1 Strategic Planning

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) Region 1 has kicked off a three-day Strategic Planning Conference at Newtown Hotel in the heart of the City of Pines. The event brings together regional leaders, officials, and staff to set goals, refine strategies, and bolster efforts to enhance public service and road safety. A Vision for 2025 The … READ MORE

LTO Davao’s ‘Oplan Byaheng Ayos’ Secures Post-Holiday Travel

LTO Davao Oplan Byaheng Ayos

As the holiday season concludes, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) Davao Region has intensified efforts to ensure the safety of commuters returning from their provincial celebrations. Under the scheme “Oplan Byaheng Ayos,” the Regional Law Enforcement Section (RLES) conducted thorough inspections of for-hire vans at the Gaisano Mall terminal in Bajada. Ensuring Roadworthiness and Compliance … READ MORE

LTO MIMAROPA Targets Unregistered Vehicles for Safer Roads

LTO MIMAROPA Safer Roads

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) MIMAROPA Region has intensified its road safety campaign, following directives from Assistant Secretary Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II. The campaign focuses on enforcing Republic Act No. 4136, which governs land transportation and traffic rules in the Philippines. Strict Implementation of “No Registration, No Travel” Policy A key aspect of this … READ MORE

MMDA Strike Force Clears Metro Manila Roads: 47 Vehicles Towed

MMDA Strike Force Clearing Ops

The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Special Operations Group – Strike Force (SOG-SF) has intensified its clearing operations in various Mabuhay Lanes across Metro Manila, targeting illegally parked vehicles and road obstructions. The operations, conducted over three days, aimed to ensure smooth traffic flow and reclaim public roads for motorists and pedestrians. Targeted Areas in … READ MORE

Drug-Free Travel: DOTr-CAR, PDEA-CAR Ensure Passenger Safety

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The Department of Transportation in the Cordillera Administrative Region (DOTr-CAR) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Cordillera (PDEA-CAR) launched a major effort to promote drug-free and secure travels for the public. Dubbed “OPLAN BYAHENG AYOS: PASKO 2024,” the operation commenced on January 2, 2024, in key bus terminals across Baguio City. This coordinated action is part … READ MORE

LTFRB Consolidates 85% of PUVs: A Landmark in Transport Reform

PUVs

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has made history by consolidating over 85% of public utility vehicles (PUVs) under the Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP) by the end of 2024. This achievement, seven years in the making, signifies a major leap toward a safer, more efficient, and environmentally sustainable public transportation system in … READ MORE

Modern Jeepneys Take Baguio by Storm: IJODA Unveils 49 Units

Modern Jeepneys Take Baguio by Storm_IJODA Unveils 49 Units

Public transportation in Baguio City has reached a new milestone. IJODA Transport Cooperative has officially introduced 49 modern jeepneys to the city. The unveiling took place on October 5, 2024, at Baguio City National Science High School. This development supports the government’s Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP). The fleet includes 48 Class 2 jeepneys and … READ MORE