I went to Legazpi City yesterday.
I traveled by bus, and when the bus unloaded, there were no Jeepneys in sight, just a bunch of tricycles lined-up. I know my destination is close by, so I rode one. I just said my destination and off it went.
Indeed my destination was close. A sign said 5oo meters.
So, why in the world is this person charging me more than twice for each person for the fare? We were two, by the way. It was supposed to be within the minimum fare. The place is too close.
The driver of the yellow tricycle with body number 1720 said that it was a “special service” and therefore the higher fare.
What? Where was that stated? And the place was too close. That’s not right. I argued back, but he kept saying that “special” thing. I was too tempted to let him take me to the nearest police outpost… But I was in a hurry. I kept telling him that this was not fair, and he was taking advantage of people. I bet he was smiling to himself as he drove off…
I know not every one of tricycle drivers are people willing to take advantage of people that just got off the bus, but as a word of precaution, I suggest that instead of riding tricycles, go find a public jeepney… They’re more accommodating and much more fair than tricycle drivers…
In fact, after I rode the tricycle, I noticed some jeepneys passing by, and I surely regretted my choice. I’m charging that one to experience, and I’m never riding one when I go to Legazpi City again. Seriously, double the fare for such a short distance? It was barely a kilometer… Was it because it mistook me for a tourist? Pfft…
So yeah, if you’re traveling there, don’t ride tricycles immediately after going down a bus or van, else spend more for the fare…
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