GV Florida to file cyberlibel raps vs. uploader of viral 'racing' video

Bus company GV Florida Transport Inc. is set to file a cyberlibel case against the uploader of the viral video which showed several of its buses allegedly racing along a national highway.

In a report on Super Radyo dzBB, GMA Integrated News reporter Joseph Morong quoted the bus company's lawyer as saying that the uploader fast forwarded the video clips to make it appear that the buses were racing.

GV Florida bus company to file complaint vs. uploader of video that showed its buses seemingly racing on national road @gmanews @24OrasGMA pic.twitter.com/FI7i3BEkPi

— Joseph Morong ???????? (@Joseph_Morong) June 25, 2025

According to Morong's report on 24 Oras, GV Florida lawyer Alex Versoza said the uploader and the family that owned the company have had a dispute for a long time already.

"The fast forward together with the caption, 'ginawang race track ang kalsada (the road was turned into a race track)' is very damaging, it’s not truthful," Versoza said.

Efforts have been made to get the side of the video uploader, the 24 Oras report said. However, Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Board Member Atty. Joshua Viray said, "Apparently he's not willing to appear although we’ll be summoning him during the next hearing."

Meanwhile, Versoza asserted that the video showed only one bus driver violated traffic rules.

Supposedly shot on June 8, the viral video showed six GV Florida buses seemingly racing each other on a national road in Cagayan. The video sparked online discussions about the safety of bus passenger.

This led to the revocation of licenses of three GV Florida bus drivers, and the 30-day suspension of 15 company units which plied the routes of Sta. Ana to Sampaloc in Cagayan and from Baguio City to Apayao.

GV Florida previously issued a public statement saying, "The content does not align with our company's values and standards."

However, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon later rejected the apology, calling it unacceptable. — Sherylin Untalan/ VDV, GMA Integrated News