Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon has summoned the owners of four bus companies over alleged overcharging of passengers along the EDSA Busway, warning that violators could face suspension of operations.

According to a report by RH Jecelle Ricafort, Dizon said he would personally meet with the bus company owners next week to address complaints about excessive fares.

“Kung mapatunayan na talagang sila ay nag-overcharge, tatanggalin yung driver, tatanggalin yung konduktor at ipapa-suspinde ko yung mga kumpanya,” Dizon said.

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) received complaints from passengers about allegedly inflated fares, prompting an investigation by the DOTr-Special Action and Intelligence Committee for Transportation and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board.

Dizon warned that he would strictly enforce a “one-strike” policy against public utility vehicle operators found overcharging passengers.

The policy will apply not only to bus operators along the EDSA Busway but also to public transportation services across the country.