I have not ride an LPG taxi yet..

Hi, I also heard about the health problems this LPG gas can cause to taxi drivers and their passengers. I think that this study should have been made before they allowed the public to use LPG in their taxis. It is like when you're doing an experiment over something that is new, you do gather data, perform some test and analyses, and would definitely study the pros and cons, and would consider many things like environment and health. This study shoud have been done beforehand. Well, I don't know how this LPG taxis started but I don't think they can just use it without proper permit. Who gave them permit to use it?

If the taxi encounter trouble on their LPG, both passenger and the driver will also explode

I heard before when they tried to encourage the use of LPG is because of the lower cost of it as compared with gasoline price. They also added that it is more environmentally friendly since they produce less carbon as compared to diesel and gasoline. But there is also some politics behind this one since this is one of the businesses Arroyo is engaged. If you would remember this was promoted under the Arroyo administration and there was even a party list that sprouted because of this. Now that they are not in control of everything the negative side of this one product is starting to show up. Although DOH has not totally saying that LPG is really bad. It was the controller or the machine that was installed in the tank that is poorly installed causing the fumes to leaked out affecting the health of the drivers that is exposed to it in a prolonged period of time.

I think I've experienced riding an LPG taxi twice. It dossn't make me more nervous than when riding a regular taxi. What I get nervous about is riding on a public transportation with a reckless driver be it an LPG/regular taxi, bus or a jeepney.

It's very unhealthy LK I experienced it many times and I almost want to go out of the taxi. The smell of the LPG can get inside through the air-con and I think it is not healthy in our lungs.

hello letranknight even me i have not ride an LPG taxi yet. We have no taxi here in my place. the last time I rode a taxi was in 2010 and I think LPG taxis are not yet on the road. For sure the DOH will conduct a series of test regarding this since there are some who doubts these findings claiming that it's not true. there are pros and cons still coming out to these new issue.

The problem with this issue is not really about the use of LPG instead of gas in taxis, but rather how the taxi operators maintain their units. The newer taxis that have been converted are fine. But I have ridden really old taxis that use LPG and it does leak inside the taxi. I know because I'm more sensitive with such chemicals because of my asthma. I would know if the taxi I've ridden has an LPG leak, even if it's fairly new, when I get nauseous and have a headache when I get off. The main culprit here is that most taxi operators don't want to spend on the maintenance of their units. For them, rather than spending on maintenance, if their driver becomes sickly, they just replace them. That DOH report is nothing new. The health hazards of using LPG as a car fuel has long been debated as unsafe as early as 2008. The people behind it couldn't just bring out their report because the LPG or conversion of automobiles to use LPG was approved by then president Gloria Arroyo. As early as 2008, there have been reports of drivers getting sick. I only hope that with the resurfacing of this health hazard for drivers and commuters doesn't get shelved again.

It does have its advantages. However, you are right. It can really be a health hazard also. One can really smell the gas inside and outside the car. I hope this can be remedied. Have a nice day!

I have experienced it and I don't know how many times since I don't ask the driver if the car runs with LPG or not. but I have heard from taxi drivers itself that it is not really safe, it's risky and not good for the health- both the driver and the passenger. But I can say that, some drivers don't have any choice but to resort to this LPG due to high cost of gas and diesel.

I tried to ride LPG taxi and its just the same as the others, the only difference is the smell inside, i cant barely breath so Manong Taxi driver decided to just open the cab for me and since his nice i just decided to go ahead. Yes your right its probably can cause health issue so i don't think DOH will still allowed to continue using it. Since Taxi rate is still the same even if its an LPG Taxi.

I have rode one before. I don't really experience any serious issue when I was inside the taxi. Although the hassle of the taxi looking for LPG refilling stations did get into me. The travel seemed to be smooth, or maybe the driver really is too talkative that got me entertained while traveling. But as far as I am concerned, I can't see any harm with them. Or maybe the harm is invisible to the naked eye. But my nose can't detect a thing too.

this discussion really helps people to aware about LPG GAS KIT IN CAR. last week there was a blast in india. a maruti omni. the maintenance was really very poor. bus gods grace ,the passenger life is safe now.

I'm a taxi rider and I may say that I'm quite hesitant to ride on those kind of taxis. For I know the feeling of having chest pains, asthma-like attacks. I hope the government can do something to make a strict inspection on every LPG taxis. Proper education to the driver, operators and to the commuters on matters regarding any indicator or signs of leakage, for it is so detrimental to our health. Thanks. Timely discussion there.

Two years ago we had experienced it with my kids going to a birthday party for more than an hour trip,at first we didn't bother the smell but in the middle of the trip it stinks, the driver told us that that was the smell of the old tank that was replaced before we stepped in. The worst scenario was and my youngest son thowed up and felt very dizzy and sad to say he did not enjoy the party, we conclude he was poisoned by the air inside the taxi,thank God it's not serious though,i just gave him a warm compress after a long sleep at the mall. Sometimes we have no choice but to select a good one to hop in,but its not always happening especially if we are in a hurry.

I'm not sure what measures are taken by the LTO but I think LPG vehicles have to pass a sort of inspection before they are allowed to run on the streets. LPG vehicle owners should have their vehicles checked if they notice suspicious smells it not only can harm their health but this is a health hazard as well.

I have not tried that too. i don't even know that some taxis can run in that. I just saw it on the news.. I feel sad for the taxi drivers since it is very harmful for them. But they have no choice since i guess lpg is cheaper.

hi, actually i don't ride in taxi it because the fare is really expensive depends upon the meter on how far the place is,especially the LPG taxi even they said that the fare is not that expensive and aside from that crime also included taxis now a days.

hi LK, I already experienced riding in a LPG taxi well I think it's not good at driver's health though they say it is cheaper and I think it's also a risky one imagine if you meet an accident and the other car will bump at the back geez I can imagine the explosion and everything if ever. Even the driver told me that it's not healthy but he needs to work and have money to sustain for his family happy mylotting

Well I never had a chance or try riding in a lpg taxi. I heard in the news that there some health conditions occur to drivers and passengers of this kind of taxi. The lpg somehow affect them tht result in bad health condition. On going check and investigation should be conducted to avoid any harmful effect in out health.