Jeepney driver nabbed for drug use in La Union road safety drive

A jeepney operator in La Union tested positive for drug use during a surprise drug screening of public utility vehicle drivers and conductors conducted in the Ilocos Region on Thursday, October 29. The operation, which covered 111 transport workers, formed part of intensified road safety enforcement measures implemented by authorities ahead of the All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day holidays, when road traffic typically increases significantly. The screening targeted both drivers and conductors across multiple transport operations in the region to ensure public safety on provincial highways and main routes. Authorities did not disclose additional details about the driver or the specific substance detected in the screening. The initiative underscores growing concerns about road safety during peak travel periods, with transport worker drug use identified as a potential risk factor for accidents and incidents involving public vehicles. Similar operations are expected to continue throughout the Undas period as law enforcement agencies maintain heightened vigilance on regional roads.