In an effort to protect passengers against scrupulous and abusive taxi drivers, the Supreme Court has released a new ruling that require taxi drivers to issue receipts. According to LTFRB (Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board), the Supreme Court ruling would result to additional revenues for the government.

This new ruling would prevent the taxi drivers in using tampered meters with the use of “batingting” and the infamous “contracting services”.

On the other hand, some taxi operators and drivers are complaining over the expensive meter that issues receipt which  will cost them around P24,000 per unit.

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In an article by published by GMA News last May 25, 2008, seven taxi drivers have been apprehended in Makati City for refusing to convey passengers and doing contracting services. This is the result of the city’s intensified approach against abusive cab drivers.

According to Makati Police Station Traffic Enforcement Branch (MSTEB) Chief Supt. Victor Loares, the said apprehensions are in accordance with Makati City Police’s “Oplan Isnaberong Tsuper” (trans. Operation Plan against snub drivers).

“Oplan Isnaberong Tsuper” is the city’s answer to tons of complaints from the public against abusive taxi drivers. The apprehensions were undertaken along Gil Puyat Avenue corner EDSA-Bel-Air. Penalties for violators include confiscation of their licenses and issuance of Ordinance Violation Receipts with a 1000-peso fine.

On the other hand, Makati Mayor Jejomar C. Binay commended the efforts done by the Makati Police Station Traffic Enforcement Branch in apprehending the said abusive taxi drivers.

“We do not tolerate abusive practices of drivers in Makati. We contribute to the progress of our city and our nation when we all act as responsible and fair constituents. We hope to instill these values of responsibility and fairness in every constituent of Makati,” Binay said in an interview with GMA News.

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