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Fake passengers stab, beat TNVS driver in Pampanga

Gracie Rutao

<p>A Transport Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) driver was rescued after he was allegedly stabbed and beaten by fake passengers in a carjacking attempt in Macabebe, Pampanga on Thursday. </p><p>Police said the 29-year-old driver, Julian Ceazar Payoyo, picked up the two suspects in Taytay, Rizal after they booked a ride to Pampanga using a TNVS app at around 2 a.m. last Tuesday. </p><p>But when they reached Brgy. Consuelo, Macabebe, the passengers allegedly stabbed the victim in the back with a knife and and struck his head with a gun. </p><p>Still held at gunpoint, the victim managed to drive the vehicle straight into an electric post, calling the attention of residents and barangay officials. </p><p>The suspects then fled from the vehicle and attempted to hide in a grassy area, but they were quickly found by residents who also reported the incident to the nearest Army detachment. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/5/17/grupo-ng-tnvs-kinondena-ang-holdap-carjacking-sa-mga-driver-1653">Grupo ng TNVS kinondena ang holdap, carjacking sa mga driver</a></div><p>Authorities recovered a replica pistol and a hand grenade from the suspects. They are now in police custody and facing charges for carnapping and frustrated homicide.</p><p>The Macabebe local government shouldered the medical expenses of the victim, who is recovering in the hospital.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/02/24/18/alamin-saklaw-ng-batas-ukol-sa-carnapping">ALAMIN: Saklaw ng batas ukol sa carnapping</a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED REPORT: </strong></div><div><iframe width="1100" height="619" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2SHAAsVqvug" title="Ride-hailing app driver, hinulog sa bangin matapos maholdap | NXT" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>

<p>Held at gunpoint, the victim drove the vehicle straight into an electric post, calling the attention of residents and barangay officials. </p>

Held at gunpoint, the victim drove the vehicle straight into an electric post, calling the attention of residents and barangay officials.

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Ride-hailing driver stabbed, beaten by fake passengers in Pampanga

Gracie Rutao

Published Aug 21, 2025 03:18 PM PHT

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