By Raymond Carl Dela Cruz

‘KAMBAL PLAKA’. Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board Chair Vigor Mendoza II speaks with the media at a motor vehicle inspection center in Sta. Cruz, Manila in this Jan. 29, 2026 photo. Mendoza on Monday (Feb. 23) summoned the operators and drivers of two passenger jeepneys in Batangas that were seen using the same license plate. (PNA photo by Yancy Lim)

MANILA – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Monday summoned two operators of passenger jeepneys that were using the same license plate numbers.

LTFRB Chair Vigor Mendoza II said the two jeepney drivers who ply the Tanauan-Calamba route were also summoned as part of the investigation.

Using the same plate on different vehicles is strictly prohibited under existing laws, rules and regulations.

“This fraudulent scheme was discussed not only in the vehicle registration but also in the application for franchise, and engaging in this illegal activity is a clear violation of the conditions set for the issuance of the Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC),” Mendoza said in a statement.

In the show cause order (SCO) issued against the two public utility vehicle (PUV) operators, they were asked to explain in notarized writing why their CPCs should not be suspended or revoked for the offense.

The summons are part of due process or the right to be heard for the accused.

Failure to attend the summons and submit a written explanation will result in a PHP5,000 fine and the possible revocation of their CPC.

Mendoza warned other PUV operators and drivers from engaging in illegal activities to avoid legal and operational troubles. (PNA)