9 PUV drivers in Calabarzon test positive for drugs ahead of Undas exodus

Those who tested positive were barred from driving pending confirmatory drug tests. ABS-CBN NewsMANILA — Nine public utility vehicle drivers in Calabarzon region tested positive for illegal drugs during surprise random drug tests conducted by the Land Transportation Office and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency to ensure passenger safety during the Undas travel rush.

LTO Calabarzon Regional Director Elmer Decena said four of the 100 drivers tested at the Batangas City Grand Terminal were positive for drugs.

Two of 100 drivers tested in San Pablo City, Laguna, also tested positive, while three of 100 drivers tested in Antipolo City, Rizal, were found positive.

Operators and drivers of buses, jeepneys, vans and tricycles were among those who took the test. 

Those who tested positive were barred from driving pending confirmatory drug tests.

If they test positive again, the LTO will revoke their driver’s licenses, Decena said.