MANILA — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will review the status of 3,972 public utility vehicle (PUV) franchises operating along Commonwealth Avenue, following an order from Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez.

The agency said franchise holders found inactive or not operating will be issued show-cause orders to explain their status.

LTFRB Chairperson Teofilo Guadiz III assured commuters that the agency is committed to ensuring franchises are properly used.

“Mahigpit naming ipatutupad ang direktiba ng DOTr upang matiyak na nagagamit nang tama ang mga prangkisa. Ang pangunahing tungkulin namin ay protektahan ang mga mananakay at panagutin ang mga hindi tumutupad sa kanilang obligasyon,” Guadiz said.