Transportation authorities at the EDSA Busway attempted to apprehend an SUV allegedly carrying a congresswoman, accompanied by an escorting pick-up truck, but the vehicles sped off, evading traffic enforcers. The driver of the pick-up truck claimed they were escorting a VIPβa congresswoman.
When instructed to pull over and surrender his license, the pick-up driver sped off. Shortly afterward, an SUV with government license plates also roared through the busway and evaded authorities. The LTO will issue the registered owner and driver of the vehicle a show-cause order. They will be informed of their violations and corresponding penalties.
Pero sinabi na ng enforcers na kahit pa escort siya, hindi siya allowed gumamit noong busway. We are still determining the identity of the congresswoman and verifying if the pick-up was indeed serving as an escort. Regardless, enforcers have emphasized that even VIP escorts are not permitted to use the busway, as they are not among those authorized to do so.
In a separate incident, a traffic enforcer in Santa Maria, Bulacan, was struck by a speeding vehicle. He is still under observation at the General Hospital. Meanwhile, the driver is detained at the police station, and the vehicle has been impounded.
The driver claimed they were sleep-deprived from a long journey. Published January 14, pm Updated January 14, pm. Authorities are also investigating the identity of the congresswoman allegedly involved. Enforcer run over In a separate incident, a traffic enforcer in Santa Maria, Bulacan, was struck by a speeding vehicle.
