The Angeles City government has intensified efforts to ensure road safety by requiring free drug testing for public transport operators as part of its permit-to-operate process.

Under the leadership of Mayor Carmelo “Jon” Lazatin II, the Angeles City government, through the Public Transportation and Regulatory Office (PTRO) and the Angeles City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ACADAC), continues to implement programs aimed at promoting safe and orderly public transportation for residents and visitors.

The free drug testing is being conducted for members of tricycle operators and drivers associations (TODA) and jeepney operators and drivers associations (JODA) as part of regulatory requirements.

City officials said the initiative seeks to ensure that public utility drivers are physically fit, alert, and capable of providing safe transport services to passengers.

The program forms part of the city’s broader “Ligtas na Angeleños” campaign, which integrates health and safety measures with transport regulation to minimize risks on the road.

The local government reiterated its commitment to maintaining a disciplined, efficient, and safe public transportation system in Angeles City.