The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has ordered the suspension of a taxi driver's license after he allegedly brandished a machete (bladed weapon) against a motorcycle rider following a road altercation in Iloilo City.

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon immediately ordered the suspension, stressing that abusive drivers would not be tolerated.

Dizon said the taxi's franchise could also be suspended or canceled as part of the government's efforts to enforce President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive to ensure the safety of passengers and motorists.

He emphasized that drivers who abuse their authority and threaten other road users must be held accountable.