Hail, My Taxi!

What a way to start the new year!

Effective January 15, 2011, Taxis roaming around the province of Cebu will start to charge at a php40.00 flag down rate and php3.50 for every three kilometers. Is that even just? I've been a commuter since I was in fourth grade and believe me, I've kept watch on every fare rise. They used to give out a number of reasons like the oil price hike and much more. Taxis are luxury vehicles - aircon, nice seats, music from the radio and sometimes a friendly driver. I remembered well that taxis only used to charge at a php20.00 flag down rate. There were even non-aircon taxis which used to cost less.

With the rise on the fare, I don't think commuters would like to ride in a taxi anymore. We're on a crisis for crying out loud, don't they get that? Luxury wouldn't be something we would all want. Money is becoming scarce. Poor drivers who would have less passengers and hooray for the jeepney drivers who would have to acommodate people who are tightening their budget. As for me, I'm sticking to my old habit of taking the good ol' trusted jeepney; even if I have to inhale a sackful of dust. haha.

Hugs and much love,

Feanne