Senator Francis Escudero on Friday apologized to the public and his colleagues in the Senate after his black SUV was caught Thursday by MMDA when it entered the bus lane on EDSA.
The SUV bearing a “7” protocol license plate passed through the EDSA carousel bus lane on Ortigas northbound lane.
“The use of the protocol plate was unauthorized, as the vehicle was being driven by the driver of a family member,” Escudero said in a statement.
“Following the incident, I have directed the driver to appear before the MMDA to comply with the show-cause order issued to him and to answer the charges he faces for the violation,” he added.
The senator said he does not personally use the protocol license plates issued to him.
“Forthwith the protocol plates involved in the incident will be surrendered to the LTO,” he said.
Editor’s Note: This is an updated article. Originally posted with the headline Escudero apologizes after SUV caught using EDSA bus lane