As gas prices rise, public transportation fares also go up after authorized approvals from the Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board (LTFRB). Just last July, LTFRB granted a P1.50 increase for jeepneys and a P12 starting fare for buses. In Mandaluyong, tricycle rates also increased by P2, and everywhere else, FX and shuttle rates also went up. Those who prefer taking cabs are now required to give P10 more than the rate indicated in the fare meter, provided the taxi bears the yellow sticker for the P10 tip.
While we accept the new rates set by LTFRB, don't you feel annoyed when you encounter drivers who demand more than the authorized fare, either without even displaying the new fare matrix, or worse, when they actually have it yet completely disregard it?
It's only right to complain, especially when there are no reasonable or authorized grounds for these drivers to demand an increase. Did you know that LTFRB even encourages complaints against such drivers? You can either contact the board or file a complaint through their website. According to the board's table of fines and penalties, drivers may even be fined P5,000 to P10,000 for charging higher than the lower fare rate, and P5,000 for taxi units with tampered taxi meters.
In such cases when you know you're in the right, we're wondering: do you still complain or refuse to give more than the proper fare?
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