I'm not a "Philippine-taxi" fan

We can even report the taxi drivers to the authorities if they refuse to use the meter. We have existing laws, I guess, that restricts these taxi drivers from not using the meter...

hi. If you're at a mall and got a taxi from the taxi line, you can ask the security guard to tell the taxi driver to flag down because they have rules posted there that they could be reported. if this usually happens to you, write down the taxi's plate number and name so you could text it or call the Land Transportation, so they can check and survey if this is really happening. Once proven, they can penalize or cancel the franchise ownership. When I'm at Sm malls, i know that this has been happening. The guard knows about this but they are in cahoots with the taxi drivers. So, whenever i get a taxi, I always ask the guard, why the taxis there are not using the meters. i wouldnt say that Im going to report them. I just mentioned it casually so the guard can alert the taxi driver that I have been asking. And so, when I get in, the driver will flag down the meter.

Well, you can't really generalize all the taxi-drivers. Because here in Davao City, Philippines, drivers are different. Maybe in Metro Manila because my friends experienced that also. I don't want to sound defensive, but please say that Philippine taxi-drivers are unprofessional, some maybe but not in general. Please be kind with your words. A relative of mine is a taxi driver and he is a good one.

I second vianneyanzu. Some taxi drivers here use devices to speed up the meter and they are so inventive that even shifting gears can trigger a slight increase in fare. I have been on a taxi as well where the driver didn't flag down their meter and demanded for a fixed fare. I said fix this! (in Filipino:D) and I went out for another one.

There are some reputable taxi operators out there such as R&E. although these things happen individually per driver, big companies such as R&E provides lesser risk.

Take care as well during the night. Robbers sometimes disguise themselves as taxi drivers and brings their victims to dark places and takes away all their money/stuff.

Not to scare any one out there who plan to visit the country. Just be extra careful anywhere you go, anywhere in the world. Evil is lurking. A small step ahead goes a long way.

I am sorry but I would have to disagree with you. I always take cab everyday since my work starts 5 in the morning. So far I don't find any taxi drivers that are holduppers but there are some that are rude. I hope that i would never cross path with holduppers! There are still honest and nice drivers still not all drivers are like that.

ok dear thanks for information

in defense to taxi drivers, yeah they all do what you said but give them a break they are taxi drivers they don't get salaries as big as yours. they are working almost the whole day/night so that their families eat 3 times a day. and most of them are only drivers and don't own the vehicle and must give their respective boundaries to the owner.

well, i've been to Manila, Baguio, Cebu, and Davao. So far, it is just in Manila that they are not used to putting on a meter. However, I am not having any whenever I am in Makati or MNL Airport.

The taxi drivers in Baguio, Cebu, and Davao are generally nice.

I even left the cab without taking the ten peso change and the driver called me and gave me the change. I think Filipino drivers are generally courteous and we should let the world know that it is generally safe to ride a Philippine taxi.

One suggestion that we can share is- they can utilize the airport taxi if they wish to travel comfortably and if they need receipts.

not all taxi drivers are like that..but i admitted that there are some who dont give you exact change, specially in manila..but instead of just complaining, i may suggest that you will report them to the LTO.. taxi drivers in davao are courteous because rules were strictly implemented by the city government..but im not saying manila is worst..there are taxi drivers too who were courteous..
i dont think its proper to used "philippine taxi drivers are so unprofessional"..

This is why i only take the taxi when i only desperately need one... and i am very cautious since i make it a point to show the driver that i am always looking at the meter... i have been to different parts of the Philippines... but it is only in Manila where i once encountered a very rude taxi driver... we can always report them... the MMDA are now very strict about this...