Manila, April 10 -- The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is boosting the visibility of traffic enforcers in major roads and the conduct of random and surprise inspections on bus terminals as part of its road safety plan for the upcoming Holy Week.

In a statement on Thursday, LTO chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II directed all regional directors and other LTO officials to prepare the necessary road safety plans as millions of Filipinos travel to the provinces.

"My instruction is more on proactive measures through visibility in major thoroughfares for assistance and law enforcement, and the conduct of random and surprise inspections on bus terminals to ensure the roadworthiness of passenger buses," Mendoza said.

He said these sur...