Manila, April 30 -- The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said Thursday that it has summoned bus operator Cemtrans Services, Inc. and a driver for the alleged failure to provide discounts to passengers.

Cemtrans, according to the LTFRB, is involved in the service contracting program, which entitles passengers to a 20 percent discount, and 40 percent off for students, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities.

In a news release, the LTFRB said Cemtrans and its conductor did not give the mandatory discount to regular passengers and apparently also failed to give the correct change.

"There is no excuse for failure to provide the necessary discount to all passengers," LTFRB chair Vigor Mendoza II was quoted ...