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Bus drivers can't drive beyond 6 hours straight- LTFRB

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/news/01/06/bus-terminal-010617.jpg"/></figure></div><p>MANILA- In a bid to address driver fatigue, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has set a six-hour cap on the driving hours of passenger bus drivers to ensure the safety of the riding public in time for the Holy Week travel peak. </p><p>In a memorandum circular issued Friday, the LTFRB said it would enforce the limit starting Monday, when passengers traveling over Lent are expected to flock to bus terminals. </p><p>The order mandates bus company operators to assign alternate drivers to take over in case trips take more than 6 hours.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/news/04/08/memo.jpg"/><figcaption><div class="embed-desc">LTFRB memorandum circular. <cite>Photo courtesy of Jacque Manabat, ABS-CBN News</cite></div></figcaption></figure></div><p>The circular also prohibits bus conductors from serving as the substitute driver, so he could carry on with his role of assisting passengers.</p><p>&quot;Driver fatigue is a serious problem in many road mishaps,” the LTFRB said.</p><p>Speaking to ANC on Saturday, LTFRB board member and spokesperson Aileen Lizada said the circular was issued following reports of vehicular accidents caused by exhaustion among drivers.</p><p>&quot;During our hearings, we have a lot of vehicular accidents where drivers are either having an attack, blood pressure is up or they don’t have any sleep,&quot; Lizada said.</p><p>Bus operators who will violate the circular shall be fined P 5,000 on the first offense; P10,000 and a 30-day suspension of franchise on the second offense; and a two-month (60 days) suspension of franchise on the third offense.</p><p>Lizada said the LTFRB will conduct random inspections nationwide to ensure the implementation of the circular.</p>

<p>MANILA- In a bid to address driver fatigue, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is limiting the driving hours of passenger bus drivers to a maximum of 6 hours only starting Monday (April 9).</p><p> </p>

MANILA- In a bid to address driver fatigue, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is limiting the driving hours of passenger bus drivers to a maximum of 6 hours only starting Monday (April 9).