Grab, Uber drivers asked to ‘exercise due diligence’ in checking baggage for illegal drugs

THE Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) asked drivers and operators of Transport Network Vehicles (TNVS to “exercise due diligence” to avoid being “unwitting couriers” of illegal drugs.

"Before they know it, the drivers have become unwitting couriers of illegal drugs. We are urging TNVS (transport network vehicle services) drivers and operators to exercise due diligence to ensure that they will not be used to transport any contraband,” said PDEA Director General Aaron Aquino who met with representatives of Grab and Uber on Thursday to address the issue of their drivers being used as drug couriers.