LTFRB to probe another bus firm over Florida bus tragedy

Last week's tragedy where a bus fell into a ravine in Mountain Province and killed at least 15 people grew messier after a third bus firm was dragged into the row.

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board will probe Dagupan Bus Co. after it found the bus in last week's accident was registered to it, radio dzBB reported.

A report by dzBB's Rowena Salvacion said the chassis and engine number of the G.V. Florida Transport bus was found to be registered with Dagupan Bus Co.

Earlier findings indicated the ill-fated bus used the license plate of a unit of Mt. Province Cable Tours.

The LTFRB has preventively suspended for 30 days G.V. Florida Transport following last week's accident where the bus fell into a ravine in Bontoc town.

It has also bared more plans to ensure passenger safety, including making equipment like CCTV systems and speed limiters mandatory within this year. — LBG, GMA News