Manila Commuter on Jul 05 2009 | Filed under: Taxis
My sister and I said our goodbyes as she alighted from a shared cab. However, before she had even closed the door, the driver took off. Concerned over the driver’s aggressive behavior, I received a SMS from her just a few minutes after she alighted.
Manila Commuter on Jun 26 2009 | Filed under: Taxis
Greenbelt 5 Security Guard Greenbelt 5 in Makati is still a mystery to me, so I had no idea where I could get a cab. However, with the help of a restaurant waitress and a security guard stationed at one of the entrances, I was directed to a driveway that allowed cars, but, there was [...]
Manila Commuter on Jun 23 2009 | Filed under: Taxis
For me, there is a verbal contract that must be agreed on, such as the inquiry whether a certain destination is acceptable to the taxi driver, and the passenger and the driver’s mutual agreement to proceed from the short conversation.
Manila Commuter on Nov 26 2008 | Filed under: Taxis
As the taxi neared my destination, I glanced down towards the taximeter to find it blank. Since I periodically check the digits, I knew that it had been on just a few moments ago. I called the cab driver’s attention to the disappearance.
Manila Commuter on Oct 25 2008 | Filed under: Taxis
I usually like the fact when the taxi driver of the cab I’m riding is of a mature age, because they’re more likely to know the most popular destinations as well as the obscure ones. Here’s the conversation I had with the taxi driver on 24 October 2008.
“Sir, sa GSIS po tayo (Sir, please take [...]