Uber and Grab no more? LTFRB needs brains

**_Cathy_** · September 13th, 2017 03:38 PM

Mas lalong walang sasakay sa cab

**StockEngine** · September 13th, 2017 03:40 PM

Originally Posted by chronicle

They want higher rates? Pero they did not addressed the real issue of choosy drivers and old and sometimes smelly cabs? Unbelievable.

they really dont have brains.. they think taxis are ok???

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**remzam** · September 13th, 2017 08:28 PM

Either they don't have brains of they're using it to make their wallets fatter.

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**dr. d** · September 14th, 2017 09:51 AM

dapat kasi, istrikto...
kapag na-ispatan ang taksing hindi gumagana ang aircon, at marumi ang loob... impound agad!

**falken** · September 14th, 2017 10:33 AM

Regular cabs vs. Uber at the same rates? Goodbye cabs.

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**jut703** · September 14th, 2017 10:47 AM

Listened to the interview earlier on the news - taxis aren't asking for the same rates, just the same fare algorithm.

They concede that TNCs will charge a premium, but they are lobbying for adjusted rates to be able to raise the operational standards of regular taxis.

If you've ever talked to a taxi driver, you know that they have to toil over 12 hours a day just to take home ~P500, net of boundaries and fuel costs. Making things worse are capitalist franchisers who secure their profits at all costs, leaving the drivers on the vulnerable end with some of them not making any money if they get stuck in traffic the entire day.

In the same way that bus drivers have been driven to become madmen on the road because of the boundary system, taxi drivers have resulted to pseudo-robbery via patong in order to make ends meet.

Unfortunately, the LTFRB is doing a piss-poor job of regulating abuses and holding taxi operators accountable for poor services. So while increasing rates to make it economically viable for more taxi drivers is a necessary step towards improving the taxi industry, it's not sufficient unless the government can step up to the same level of quality control as Uber/Grab.

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**supadude** · September 14th, 2017 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by jut703

Listened to the interview earlier on the news - taxis aren't asking for the same rates, just the same fare algorithm.

They concede that TNCs will charge a premium, but they are lobbying for adjusted rates to be able to raise the operational standards of regular taxis.

If you've ever talked to a taxi driver, you know that they have to toil over 12 hours a day just to take home ~P500, net of boundaries and fuel costs. Making things worse are capitalist franchisers who secure their profits at all costs, leaving the drivers on the vulnerable end with some of them not making any money if they get stuck in traffic the entire day.

In the same way that bus drivers have been driven to become madmen on the road because of the boundary system, taxi drivers have resulted to pseudo-robbery via patong in order to make ends meet.

Unfortunately, the LTFRB is doing a piss-poor job of regulating abuses and holding taxi operators accountable for poor services. So while increasing rates to make it economically viable for more taxi drivers is a necessary step towards improving the taxi industry, it's not sufficient unless the government can step up to the same level of quality control as Uber/Grab.

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If the taxi drivers needs at least 12 hours a day to take home ~P500, why not they just change their job. maybe maging family driver, delivery truck driver (4 wheel trucks). Sa loob ng 12 hours or less may sure na sila take home na P500, hinde pa sila pagod kaka drive buong araw.

ang nakikita ko na problema ng mga relatives ko na may family drivers or truck drivers is mejo mareklamo yun mga driver, gusto sundo hatid lang ng mga anak and amo na regular na ginagawa, pag may extra na papa hatid/sundo naka simangot na. yun mga truck driver is to drive the truck lang ayaw tumulong sa pahinante mag unload/load ng karga. pag pinag overtime na paid naman dami din reklamo.

we all know na sablay talaga ang palakad ng government, some is due to monetary reasons within the agency. pero i think we should also start within ourselves din in a way.

**dct** · September 14th, 2017 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by supadude

If the taxi drivers needs at least 12 hours a day to take home ~P500, why not they just change their job. maybe maging family driver, delivery truck driver (4 wheel trucks). Sa loob ng 12 hours or less may sure na sila take home na P500, hinde pa sila pagod kaka drive buong araw.

ang nakikita ko na problema ng mga relatives ko na may family drivers or truck drivers is mejo mareklamo yun mga driver, gusto sundo hatid lang ng mga anak and amo na regular na ginagawa, pag may extra na papa hatid/sundo naka simangot na. yun mga truck driver is to drive the truck lang ayaw tumulong sa pahinante mag unload/load ng karga. pag pinag overtime na paid naman dami din reklamo.

we all know na sablay talaga ang palakad ng government, some is due to monetary reasons within the agency. pero i think we should also start within ourselves din in a way.

I can relate to that. Family at company driver na reklamador. Madami pa naman ibang driver na pwede ipalit. Malalaki na ang ulo ng nga ganyan

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**ninjababez** · September 15th, 2017 07:58 AM

Originally Posted by dct

I can relate to that. Family at company driver na reklamador. Madami pa naman ibang driver na pwede ipalit. Malalaki na ang ulo ng nga ganyan

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3 - 4 family driver/body guard at a time namin noon (ex military) sa davao and cdo. Wala naman reklamador sa kanila. In fact, kami pa mga bata (and sometimes my mom) reklamo kasi grabe masyado strict at di na kami pwede maglaro after school hours.

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**vinj** · September 15th, 2017 08:53 AM

So when you look at the **** caused by taxis and buses, it basically points at operators whom the LTFRB fail to manage.

Originally Posted by ninjababez

3 - 4 family driver/body guard at a time namin noon (ex military) sa davao and cdo. Wala naman reklamador sa kanila. In fact, kami pa mga bata (and sometimes my mom) reklamo kasi grabe masyado strict at di na kami pwede maglaro after school hours.

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Actually, military men as close in security are generally disciplined and low key (at least in what i have encountered before) unlike the hired goons who act as body guards. I guess drivers are also much like househelp nowadays, rare to find disciplined, hard working and loyal ones as those who are capable really do look to go abroad it seems.