Taxi Driver Implicated in “Tanim Bala” Scam, Franchise Suspended
The “tanim na bala” scam saga continues as a taxi driver who was complained by his passenger earlier this week has been implicated, and has his taxi franchise revoked.
In the course of hearing the complaint against Ricky Milagrosa, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) discovered that a signature on the franchise documents of his taxi was forged.
The LTFRB had summoned Milagrosa and the operator of the taxi (UVK-190) to explain why the franchise should not be canceled for the driver’s alleged involvement in the tanim-bala racket, as reported in social media.
Last October 30, Facebook user Julius Niel Habana posted in his was detailing the incident that involving his OFW friend.
According to Habana, his Seafarer friend noticed that the driver put something inside his luggage. His friend sent him a text message asking him what to do. He then advised his friend not to go to airport and instead go to Habana’s boarding house.
When his friend arrived, they opened his bag and a .cal 38 live bullet was found.
Because his friend needed to catch his flight, he took another cab. Habana then reported the incident to police and LTFRB (Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board).
Milagrosa denied the planting of bullet but confirmed he had the passenger bound to airport that day.
The schedule of next hearing is on November 10. Milagrosa could face jail time if proven guilty.
Source: Inquirer, Facebook
Edith Cabrera
