Taxis in the Philippines

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Taxis in the Philippines

Taxis in the Philippines - a rather popular form of transport. As usual, everything has an explanation. The fact that the price of admission so loyal to tourists and local residents that refuse services of taxi companies have no reason to. Taxi drivers - courteous honest people who want to make a trip to its customers a comfortable and convenient in every way. Sometimes the locals use to travel jeepney (analogue of Russian minibus). But the 40-degree heat just does not leave any chances to reach their destination in good condition. Therefore it is best to use a taxi.
Features taxis in the Philippines

Taxis in the Philippines has its own characteristics, which are no longer surprised by the locals, but very interesting tour. Taxis are divided into several types:

"Yellow" taxi. The most common yellow machines have increased comfort. These machines belong to the public taxi service.
"White" taxi. Typically, these machines do not look very attractive and go, respectively, in the same way.

If you catch a taxi on the street, then you need to pay attention to the taxi driver when you reset the counter. A taxi driver can not take it with you to pay more than is indicated on the counter. If you see that the counter is not working or is not working properly, then the law can not pay for travel in general. But if we start from the human morality, then you can negotiate with a taxi driver that he was a little thrown off fares. Taxi drivers in the Philippines - is almost the poorest segment of the population. Each trip for them - this is an opportunity to earn some food for the family.

Taxi drivers rarely ask tip. However, if you want to thank a man, he left for a 5 or 10 pesos for tea, will be a real gift. If you have a taxi driver some controversy over the payment, then you can complain to the police.
Prices for taxi services

Payment is made at the counter. It is believed by kilometer, which drove passenger. Landing in a taxi will cost about 40 pesos. For every 300 meters the way you will have to pay about 4 pesos. Today we know that the Philippines government plans to oblige carriers to lose the price of a taxi fare to 30 pesos.