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  1. #16047

    Massage joints?

    Hanging out around Makati, decided the bars were a waste of money. I remember there being several semi-decent "fishbowl" type massage places in Manila. Are there any close to Makati P. Burgos region?

  2. #16046
    Quote Originally Posted by RedKilt  [View Original Post]
    I thought you were a die-hard Uber fan GE judging by your posts last year. I am pleased to learn that you do actually tolerate the other taxi services.

    As I have said several times here on ISG, I prefer to keep an open mind until I emerge from the terminal to see what the lines are like.

    In 5 arrivals in 2017 at NAIA T1 I had instant connection with the Yellow cabs (no one ahead of me), so why would I choose to pay an extra 200 to 300 php to a coupon taxi when the yellow cab is sitting there.

    Similarly for 3 arrivals at T3 in 2018, I have used the yellow taxis twice and the coupon taxis once (because the yellow cab lines were long).

    As I said, play it by ear. If both coupon and yellow lines are long, then go to Grab or Uber as 3rd option.

    There are no hard and fast rules.
    I'm an Uber fan when in the city. But from the airport to the hotel, I use the coupon taxis because there's no waiting, and no ambiguity about the fare.

  3. #16045
    Quote Originally Posted by GoodEnough  [View Original Post]
    This whole debate has served to remind me of why, when arriving in Manila, I invariably use the coupon taxis: never a hassle over rates or meters as they're all posted. In my 17 years of taking these taxis I've never had a problem.
    I thought you were a die-hard Uber fan GE judging by your posts last year. I am pleased to learn that you do actually tolerate the other taxi services.

    As I have said several times here on ISG, I prefer to keep an open mind until I emerge from the terminal to see what the lines are like.

    In 5 arrivals in 2017 at NAIA T1 I had instant connection with the Yellow cabs (no one ahead of me), so why would I choose to pay an extra 200 to 300 php to a coupon taxi when the yellow cab is sitting there.

    Similarly for 3 arrivals at T3 in 2018, I have used the yellow taxis twice and the coupon taxis once (because the yellow cab lines were long).

    As I said, play it by ear. If both coupon and yellow lines are long, then go to Grab or Uber as 3rd option.

    There are no hard and fast rules.

  4. #16044
    Quote Originally Posted by GoodEnough  [View Original Post]
    This whole debate has served to remind me of why, when arriving in Manila, I invariably use the coupon taxis
    I'm finally coming round to this myself. I've always liked getting into a regular cab and finding that the guy is honest. And in a funny way I even enjoy it in the rare case (maybe once every 20 or 30 rides these days) when the guy tries something, whether subtle or obvious. Especially now with the LTFRB, you're not going to end up paying more than you should, and you may even get a free ride. I've had a couple. But all in all, it's time and energy better devoted to other things. So yes, I say get the coupon cab, pay the price, and enjoy the guarantee of absolutely no bullshit.

  5. #16043
    Quote Originally Posted by GoodEnough  [View Original Post]
    This whole debate has served to remind me of why, when arriving in Manila, I invariably use the coupon taxis: never a hassle over rates or meters as they're all posted. In my 17 years of taking these taxis I've never had a problem.
    I do the same never take yellow from T3 only white and the rate is fixed to Makati plus I pay Skyway and never a hassle. I know the route also. In Cebu at Mactan the same.

  6. #16042
    For various reasons, I usually use contract services through travel agencies or hotel transport arrangements. It is more expensive but it is not always on my dime.

    I will add some of the taxis drivers are actually smart in that they suggest a route. It might be the long route but a newbie tourist would not know. Their defense will be the passenger agreed to the route.

    Quote Originally Posted by GoodEnough  [View Original Post]
    This whole debate has served to remind me of why, when arriving in Manila, I invariably use the coupon taxis: never a hassle over rates or meters as they're all posted. In my 17 years of taking these taxis I've never had a problem.

  7. #16041
    This whole debate has served to remind me of why, when arriving in Manila, I invariably use the coupon taxis: never a hassle over rates or meters as they're all posted. In my 17 years of taking these taxis I've never had a problem.

  8. #16040

    Yellow taxi update

    I text the oversight agency on the back of the slip of paper you get when you get the yellow taxi. To my surprise they responded within a few minutes. They asked for the receipt slip number and license plate of the taxi. I had texted earlier the date, time and details of the incident. I also reported the other incident months earlier but did not have the slip number nor the license plate.

    Please keep the details, license plate number and other facts to make your reports.

    BTW, I used the rates on the slip 70 drop charge and 4 pesos per 300 meters and calculated my rate would have been less than 200 pesos.

  9. #16039
    RK, try this on the yellow and street taxis, just for your amusement. Or take a taxi right outside a bar / disco.

    Quote Originally Posted by Bushes  [View Original Post]
    Next time you take a taxi, pretend to be in an intense phone call in English and just give the cabbie a building or street address. See what the cabbie does. Make the corrections when he deviates but you will find that pretending to be a newbie tourist does tempt a lot of cabbies.
    Quote Originally Posted by RedKilt  [View Original Post]
    I must say in all my years of using the yellow cabs I have NEVER had one try to rip me off (and I live here), either through fast meter or any other scam. It is high risk because you can call up the number on your receipt and speak to an operator. I had one driver ask me if I would call up the number and tell them how good his service had been, so someone must be taking notes at the other end.

  10. #16038
    Quote Originally Posted by Bushes  [View Original Post]
    Unlike some on this forum, I like repeats.
    I have my share.

    Quote Originally Posted by Bushes  [View Original Post]
    Some drivers will not let you put a large suitcase or box in the back seat.
    Nnnnnneeeeexxxxxttttt taxi!

  11. #16037
    Quote Originally Posted by Bushes  [View Original Post]

    Like the OFW, many who have nothing or little also get ripped off. The OFWs are prime targets at the airports. Some get in late at night and have to wait to get to a bus or ferry terminal in the morning.
    That's the reason why the yellow airport cabs were introduced some years ago and the regular white metered cabs were banned from the airports. There was a spate of organized robberies of returning OFWs and visiting Koreans with lots of bags. The driver would take a "wrong" turn into a deserted area where his accomplices were waiting to offload all the spoils and terrorize the arrivals. I recall that on one occasion they torched the cab to make it look like the driver was a victim too.

    It occurred so often that the regular cabs were banned and the yellow cabs were introduced so that theoretically, the authorities had a record of every departure.

    I must say in all my years of using the yellow cabs I have NEVER had one try to rip me off (and I live here), either through fast meter or any other scam. It is high risk because you can call up the number on your receipt and speak to an operator. I had one driver ask me if I would call up the number and tell them how good his service had been, so someone must be taking notes at the other end.

  12. #16036
    Unlike some on this forum, I like repeats.

    Quote Originally Posted by Free2  [View Original Post]
    I have 2 old standbys coming over soon. The repeat girls are so much fun!
    Some drivers will not let you put a large suitcase or box in the back seat. One excuse that worked for me is that if the trunk cannot close, I tell them it is too risky to have the trunk tired down and open on the streets of Manila. I often use the front passenger seat belt to strap a bag down.

    Like the OFW, many who have nothing or little also get ripped off. The OFWs are prime targets at the airports. Some get in late at night and have to wait to get to a bus or ferry terminal in the morning.

    Quote Originally Posted by RedKilt  [View Original Post]
    I always put my bag in the back seat for that reason; I can get out when I want.

    There is also the story reported some time back about a returning OFW who got out of the taxi at her destination and the driver sped off with her bags and pasalubong. He calculated that her stuff was worth more to him than the paltry fare that he missed getting. High risk if the OFW was able to get the cab registration and the story might be apocryphal of course but it made me think.

  13. #16035
    Landed at Terminal 2 this AM. Philippine Airlines now gives every passenger a free Globe SIM card that you can put into your phone as you sit in the airplane! Nice touch.

    Found a stray white taxi outside, negotiated 400 (down from 500) to Chinatown. The suitcase went into the back seat (great tip to propogate, never put it into the trunk). 400 php is a bit high but who gives a damn. It would have been nice if the driver just shut the f* up and didn't think he was a damn travel guide. Shut up and drive!

    Getting the phone unlocked this morning, but had time to get a SW off of Rizal Ave, 21 years old, has 3 year old daughter, cute girl, from Rizal province who came into town to working girl herself out. Paid 1000, went to a ST hotel nearby for 160/ HR. Lame service though, she refused to give me a BJ or let me suck her nipples. Good to get the first release of the trip out of my system though!

    I have 2 old standbys coming over soon. The repeat girls are so much fun!

  14. #16034
    Quote Originally Posted by RedKilt  [View Original Post]
    I always put my bag in the back seat for that reason; I can get out when I want.

    There is also the story reported some time back about a returning OFW who got out of the taxi at her destination and the driver sped off with her bags and pasalubong. He calculated that her stuff was worth more to him than the paltry fare that he missed getting. High risk if the OFW was able to get the cab registration and the story might be apocryphal of course but it made me think.
    Related story from Jakarta. I went to a disco one evening about 11 pm to check out the FL, but didn't see any eye candy worth approaching. I left after one drink and jumped in the first taxi at the street (they were lined up). I mentioned the hotel name and off we went. At light traffic it should have been 6-8 minutes ride. Halfway thru I looked up from my phone and saw the meter was off and we were in the wrong part of town. I mentioned the meter to the driver, and at the next alleyway he turned (rather harshly) into the alley (crappy area) and drove a hundred meters down the alley and pulled over. He mentioned an exorbitant price to take me to the hotel (about $25). No, thanks guy, just take me back to the disco. "Get out". I looked around, it was very dark and a crappy place. A perfect place to drop off a bule to get rolled. No, thanks, not getting out. I continued to read on my phone. A minute later he told me to get out again. We sat for a good 3-4 minutes in silence, and finally he sped off. About halfway to my hotel he again pulled over the taxi and told me to get out (this time on a busy street). No, thanks. I told him that if he took me to the hotel I would pay him something, and if he took me to the disco that there was no money. I kept reading. Another 2 minutes of silence and he sped off, this time to my hotel (always appreciate your door security), driving too fast and swerving on purpose. When we pulled up he asked the exorbitant price again. I got out without paying and told the security guy who opened my door what the driver was asking. The driver and security guy argued and the security guy laughed, then asked me to give the driver the equivalent of $4 USD. Sure! Lesson learned: If you don't exit the vehicle, he cannot possibly get another paying customer.

  15. #16033
    Quote Originally Posted by WestCoast1  [View Original Post]
    Lesson learned long ago: When traveling to / from the airport, make sure that your main luggage ends up in the back seat, not the trunk. If you must step out of the taxi, its much easier to get at your luggage in the cabin of the car than in the trunk.

    I think the presence of Uber / Grab has made the metered guys more honest.
    Good reminder WC.

    I always put my bag in the back seat for that reason; I can get out when I want.

    There is also the story reported some time back about a returning OFW who got out of the taxi at her destination and the driver sped off with her bags and pasalubong. He calculated that her stuff was worth more to him than the paltry fare that he missed getting. High risk if the OFW was able to get the cab registration and the story might be apocryphal of course but it made me think.

    Certainly the Grab and Uber guys have changed the game a bit, especially around Makati and Ortigas where people are likely to have Uber / Grab contacts. Probably not so much around Malate / Ermita / Binondo but this is just an opinion from a regular taxi user.

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