Public Transport

Due to the increasing cost of fuel, the Land Transportation Office has issued taxi drivers stickers that would allow them to charge an additional P10.00 "Tip". This move started on July 25, 2008.

As of this writing, there are still Taxis that do not have the YELLOW sticker, it's up to the passenger to give the tip or not.

Should you encounter erring drivers and operators (and you will), you can report them to the LTFRB hotline: 7890.

Applicable to Metro Manila Taxis only. For Provinces: TBA.

NOTE: Months ago taxis have reverted back to just using their meters. Disregard any taxis with those stickers from now on.

As many other places of the eastern world bargaining is VERY important. The worst ones are tricycle drivers, which will pester you with offers to take you all over the world and back.. The normal fare for a tricycle is P15 pr kilometre , and perhaps more some other places. Never pay more than P150 for a tricycle ride unless its very long.

Tricycle:
In Batangas a tricycle driver said that i had to pay P500 for the short trip to the hotel (5mins).. After laghing in his face and asked him if he was joking i managed to bargain it down to P60 (it was at nighttime so i didnt want to walk). Be aware that tricycle is bad for your health. You are sitting close to the road and you will breathe alot of toxic exhaust if there is other cars on the road.

Kalesa. These are used in Intramuros and Chinatown in Manila.. P50 for 30mins is not so bad. Do NOT pay much more than this.

Taxi Drivers: Once you get in point at the meter and ask them to turn them on. Otherwise it can get expensive. Got overcharged the first time i took a taxi ,but after you learn them to use the meter its much cheper. Most times maximum P200 , but a short stop from Ermeta to Makati should go over P130 with moderate traffic.. There is ONE exception to this. If there is heavy traffic give the driver more money and give him a little break.

LRT: 15Peso everywhere you want to go.

Jeepney. Cheap way to get around ,but this is not for beginners (at least in manila). Other places the jeepnes often leave when they are full (which can take upto 1hour, but normally max 30mins) so if you are in a hurry tricycle is a better option.