THE Land Transportation Office (LTO) has handed down a 90-day preventive suspension to a bus driver caught playing online gambling games while operating a vehicle in Cavite.
The suspension follows an incident where a passenger observed the driver using their cellphone and subsequently confirmed that they were engaged in online gambling, distracting them from their driving duties.
LTO Chief Atty. Greg G. Pua, Jr., stated that the incident would not be taken lightly and that the driver would be held accountable for their actions. He emphasized the severity of the driver’s actions, highlighting the potential danger posed to passengers due to their apparent addiction to online gambling.
The driver, an employee of Kersteen Joyce Transport operating on the Silang-Dasmariñas route, has been suspended pending further investigation.
The LTO has also issued a show-cause order to the bus company, demanding an explanation for the incident. Failure to respond will result in a decision based solely on the evidence currently available.
The LTO’s firm action underscores its commitment to ensuring road safety and holding drivers accountable for reckless behavior that jeopardizes the lives of passengers.
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