Archive for the 'Taxis' Category

Taxi Driver Asks About Cinderella Manila

Photo of Kuya Germs with Lea “Cinderella” Salonga Courtesy of Girlie Rodis

Actual Fare Plus Ten Pesos Sticker

Should I Tip the Kanto Boy?

The Search for Atchara A craving for atchara (pickled papaya) led to the grocery in Robinsons Metro East on Marcos Highway on 30 July 2008, since I couldn’t find my preferred brand in Rustan’s Gateway and Ali Malls. I was successful in finding the desired atchara, but I had a great time picking out other [...]

On & Off Duty Signs Required for Taxis

Additional Php 10 for Taxi Fare

Additional Php 10 for Taxi Fare For the first time, on 19 July 2008, the cab driver informed me that there was an additional Php 10 for the taxi fare. I have no idea when it’s supposed to start officially, but I’ve been already giving beforehand the extra Php 10 for at least a week [...]