Manila, Feb. 11 -- The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has summoned several operators who owned dilapidated jeepneys found during an inspection in Quezon City on Tuesday.

In a statement on Wednesday, LTFRB Chair Vigor Mendoza II said show cause orders (SCO) have been issued against the operators of at least 10 passenger jeepneys as part of a crackdown against dilapidated public utility vehicles (PUV).

The operation is in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s order to ensure road safety and prioritize the welfare of commuters.

"This should serve as a strong message that we are serious and committed to a drastic change when we in the LTFRB declared that we will run after run-down PUVs and bus and PUV ...