In malls, you have to fall in line for hours to get a cab, most of the time. And when you tried to call a cab along the street, you need to negotiate with the driver just to get home. Sometimes, they haggle for an additional Php50 or ask you for 3x your regular fare.
Most cab driver don't wanna get stuck in traffic [who would want to, anyway?] that's why they're very choosy with their passenger... they wanted a short distance trip or just around the area. If you're from the far side of Metro Manila [including Taguig] they will refuse to take you there with lots of alibis.
It really pisses me off!!!Sometimes, I get in the cab first before telling the driver of my where-to. So they will have no choice but to take me there. But there are still lots of drivers who will kick [exag!] you out of their cab. Haist! This is the life of a commuter who wanted to go home and rest after a long day of super toxic workload or shopping spree.
I'm glad that the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) is doing something about this. There's a campaign, Oplan Isnabero, implemented a long time ago. I just don't know if abusive drivers have been penalized already. Anyway, we can help. As far as I know, they needed 3 complains to reprimand the driver.
Here's DOTC hotline number: 7890
We may also send complain through text: 0917-247-0385 / 0919-222-74-62.
Just text the plate number and complainant's name.
Now, agencies LTO or LTFRB will just call the complainant's number to verify the complain. Unlike previous year, complainant needs to show up to these agency to validate the complain. Well, at least there's an improvement.
Oh by the way, Merry Christmas!!! ^_^
