Authorities are hunting down a taxi driver who allegedly harassed a female student passenger verbally in Davao City.

The student captured the incident on video.

In her social media post, the student said she was heading home from school on January 20, 2026 when the driver initiated a conversation that later turned inappropriate.

The student claimed that the driver made offensive remarks about her body and asked personal questions about her private life, escalating eventually to explicit sexual remarks and propositions.

The student got off safely at the condominium where she stayed. She then sought assistance from the security personnel in getting the taxi’s plate number and the driver’s name.

The incident was reported to the Talomo Police Station.

The taxi unit involved is now under the custody of the City Transport and Traffic Management Office. However, the driver has not yet been arrested as a relief driver was operating the taxi when authorities responded.

Authorities said the driver has been identified and may face charges for violation of the Safe Spaces Act in relation to Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act (RA 7610).

“While waiting sa psychological evaluation kay ato man siyang gi-refer sa SPMC, para ma-conduct-an siya og kanang examination with regards sa iyahang nadungog ng mga kabastusan gikan sa usa ka taxi driver, karon nag-andam ta sa kaso nga atong ifile against sa maong driver for violation sa Bastos Law, and in relation sa RA 7610, child abuse kay menor de edad man katong estudyante,” Davao City Police Office (DCPO) Spokesperson, Capt. Hazel Tuazon, said.

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board-Davao (LTFRB-11) has also issued a show cause order, directing the driver to appear on Monday, January 26, 2026.

“Pagkabalo namo sa unit sa pangalan sa taxi operator, ato dayon nga gipa-releasan og Show Cause Order. Then, they have to appear in our office on Monday,” LTFRB-11 Director, Nonito Llanos III, said.

Penalties will be imposed on the operator if violations are confirmed.

LTFBR-11 has already coordinated with the Land Transportation Office (LTO) for the possible suspension of the driver’s license.

“Pagmakita gyud nato, klaro man gyud kaayo nga naay sayop, we will penalize the operator. At the same time, dili lang ko gusto nga diha lang kutob. So, I have spoken with RD Robillo of LTO nga unta masuspenso dayon ang driver’s license of the said driver,” Llanos added.