The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) said on Monday that there’s no stopping the P1.72-billion Automatic Fare Collection System Project (AFCS) from proceeding, despite protests from the losing bidder.

“I don’t think we will entertain anymore a complaint. It’s up to the BAC [Bids and Awards Committee]. But the BAC is not inclined to derail the process any further with this filing, especially now that we already awarded the project,” said Michael Arthur Sagcal, DOTC spokesperson.

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