DOTr bans taxi firm’s operation at Naia over alleged fare rip off

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has canceled a taxi company’s franchise to operate at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) over excessive charges to passengers. Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said Friday that they have identified the taxi driver in a viral video showing transport fares going to Naia Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 3, and Terminal 4 cost P11,500, P12,000, P13,500, and P10,300, respectively, supposedly based on an “airport-accredited regular taxi service meter rate.” The laminated card indicating the purported cab meter rates even bears the alleged logo of the Department of Tourism. “Nakita na namin kung sino ‘yung taxi driver, kasi marami na tayong CCTV sa airport, and na-identify na natin kung sino ‘yung operator,” Bautista…

Source: Inquirer.net
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