LTFRB cancels franchises of Don Mariano Bus transit

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has cancelled the seven franchises for the entire 78-unit fleet of the Don Mariano Bus Transit, whose killer bus plunged from the Skyway in Parañaque City on December 16, 2013, killing 20 people and hurting several others.

“The franchise [of Don Mariano Bus Transit] for its 78 units of buses is hereby cancelled, revoked and confiscated back in favor of the state,” said LTFRB chairman Winston Ginez who read the board’s decision that will be released on January 16, the end of a 30-day suspension imposed on the bus firm for numerous violations.