Solid North bus firm abides by DOTr suspension order after SCTEx crash
An ambulance of the Philippine Red Cross arrives at the scene to bring victims to the hospital after a multi-vehicle collision along SCTEx on May 1, 2025. Photo from the Philippine Red Cross
MANILA, Philippines — After a deadly multi-vehicle crash, the Pangasinan Solid North Transit has stopped its whole operations, saying that it will be responsible and take accountability for the incident.
The bus company made the announcement on Saturday after the Department of Transportation (DOTr) ordered the suspension of its operations last Thursday.
“For our patrons, unless otherwise provided, all trips of PSNTI are temporarily suspended. Effectively, all affected bookings may request for their respective cancellations or other prerogatives,” the company said in a statement on Saturday.
The company also said that it is sympathizing with the individuals affected by the multi-vehicle accident.
“We understand the severity of the situation, and we will be responsible and accountable for it,” it added.
READ: DOTr suspends bus firm’s operations after fatal SCTEX crash
The multi-vehicle crash along the Subic – Clark – Tarlac Expressway killed 12 persons and injured at least 27 others last Thursday, according to the Police Regional Office 3 (Central Luzon).
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board earlier said that it will provide P400,000 to families of each deceased passenger in the accident.
