DAVAO taxi operators only want a P0.50 increase in the succeeding 300 meters from the present P2.50, an official of the Land Transportation, Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) revealed.
The fare hike in Davao City that is expected to take effect mid-January.
Manila taxi operators have petitioned a P1 increase.
Davao taxi operators have agreed on just a P0.50 increase in the per 300-meter distance after flag-down.
The LTFRB approved the petition of Manila-based taxi operators to raise the taxi flag-down rate from P30 to P40 for the first 500 meters, and an increase from P2.50 to P3.50 for the succeeding 300 meters.
He said several taxi drivers have already seen the possible adverse effect if the same fare hike will be implemented in the city.
They are positive that the LTFRB central office will grant their request for a P0.50 increase in the succeeding 300 meters.
At least Davao-based taxi operators are more reasonable. anyway, the standard of living here in Davao is not that high compared to Manila so this rate is very acceptable...
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