The Pinagkaisang Samahan ng Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide (Piston) has said that they will file to the Supreme Court (SC) a petition for certiorari and prohibition with application for a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the impending implementation of the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID).

Piston has questioned the P350 charge for the RFID sticker, saying it would only be an added burden for drivers of public utility vehicles.

The Pangkalahatang Sanggunian-Manila Suburbs Drivers Association Nationwide Inc. (Pasang-Masda) is also against the electronic tagging of motor vehicles by the Land Transportation Office (LTO).

“This is an unnecessary expense on the part of the drivers especially to the victims of “Ondoy” and “Pepeng,” San Mateo said.

The group has alleged that the scheme is a “money-making” venture of the government with the P2.6-billion projected revenue that would be generated from the project. (PR)