Manila, Jan. 27 -- The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Monday reminded vehicle owners of their responsibility to ensure their motor vehicles are properly maintained after an investigation on a taxi that recently caught fire along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA).

In a statement, LTO Chief, Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II said vehicle maintenance is the responsibility of both the driver and operator of a vehicle as part of the conditions for their driver's license and permits.

"Alalahanin natin na buhay ng mga pasahero at mga road users ang nakasalalay din dito (Let us be reminded that it is the lives of our passengers and other road users that are at stake)," Mendoza said.

He issued the reminder after a hearing about the t...