MANILA — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has issued show cause orders to 116 public utility vehicle (PUV) terminals nationwide for failing to comply with government standards, the agency said.

In a statement, the LTFRB said it inspected 243 bus and PUV terminals across the country to assess whether they meet requirements for passenger comfort and safety.

“We will not hesitate to shut down the operations of these terminal managers, some of them are connected with transportation companies. The agreement is clear: the government authorizes them to operate a terminal under the condition that they will provide the basic facilities to ensure passenger comfort and safety,” LTFRB Chairperson Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II said.

At least 40 of the terminals inspected were in Metro Manila. Common violations included inadequate protection from the weather, nonfunctional comfort rooms, cramped waiting areas, insufficient security, and lack of accommodations for senior citizens and persons with disabilities.

Mendoza also noted that some terminals charged passengers for bathroom use, a practice the agency condemned.

The LTFRB said it will continue monitoring and inspecting PUV terminals nationwide.

“This will continue because the goal is to make the conduct of regular inspection a new normal,” Mendoza said.