Bus and van crews at Davao City terminals test negative in surprise Undas drug tests
All 132 drivers, conductors and terminal personnel screened at DCOTT and the Bajada Van Terminal were cleared of illegal drug use ahead of the All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day rush.
Every bus and van worker tested during a surprise drug screening at two major Davao City transport terminals on Thursday, October 29, came out negative for illegal drugs, according to Mindanao Times.
Yuri Lim, operations chief of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) XI, confirmed to the paper that all those screened in the city during the multi-agency operation tested negative.
Enforcement teams tested 102 drivers and conductors at the Davao City Overland Transport Terminal (DCOTT) and 30 personnel at the Bajada Van Terminal.
The screening was led by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) XI under "Oplan Harabas," as part of the Department of Transportation's "Oplan Biyaheng Ayos: Undas 2026" program for the holiday travel period.
Similar surprise tests were held at the same time at five major terminals in Davao City, Digos and Tagum, where around 200 drivers and conductors submitted samples, the report said.
Joint inspection teams also checked whether public utility vehicles were roadworthy, aiming to keep passengers safe as thousands of commuters head to the provinces for the long weekend.
Why it matters for Davao
Davao City residents travelling to the provinces for Undas through DCOTT and the Bajada Van Terminal will be riding with crews who passed drug screening and in vehicles checked for roadworthiness.
This article was written by the DavaoNews desk with AI assistance, using reporting by Mindanao Times. Facts come from the original report, which we credit and link below. Our editorial policy
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