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MANILA – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and its Special Action and Intelligence Committee for Transportation (SAICT) are teaming up with the Department of Health (DOH) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to solve the growing issue of unauthorized or “colorum” ambulances in the country’s roads.
In a statement on Thursday, the DOTr said an orientation with the DOH and TESDA will be held to shed light on the misuse of ambulances and the “deceptive practice” of marking vehicles as ambulances to exploit the right of way.
“This not only harms and endangers the public but also undermines the true purpose of ambulances,” it said.
Aside from the orientation, the DOTr said a press conference with the two agencies will be held on March 1 to raise awareness and teach the public and all stakeholders how to effectively identify and apprehend colorum ambulances.
“Together, we can put a stop to this detrimental practice and ensure the safety and integrity of ambulance services for everyone,” it added.
The SAICT, formerly the Inter-Agency Council for Traffic (I-ACT), is a law enforcement arm of the DOTr tasked with ensuring compliance with transportation regulations and maintaining order on the roads. (PNA)
