Taxi Driver and Accompanying Man Allegedly Charge Elderly Passenger P750 for a Short Trip
A taxi driver allegedly charged P750 for a taxi ride from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 to Buendia.
The incident reportedly happened on November 2, 2026, at around 11 a.m. A video uploader noticed a taxi picking up a passenger at the airport and decided to follow the vehicle after an unfamiliar man also got inside.
The uploader became suspicious of the situation, believing that the additional passenger might be part of a scheme to intimidate or take advantage of unsuspecting customers.
According to the video, the uploader estimated that the regular fare for the trip should only be around P160. Even with the additional P50 airport surcharge imposed by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), the passenger would likely have to pay only around P180 to P200.
When the taxi reached its destination, the man who had accompanied the driver got out first and walked toward the vehicle. The elderly passenger and the driver then stepped out, while the driver’s companion appeared to take over the driver’s position.
After the taxi left, the uploader approached the elderly passenger and asked how much he had paid for the trip. The passenger revealed that he had handed over P750, explaining that he was charged based on an alleged 77-kilometer distance at P10 per kilometer.
The elderly passenger also expressed confusion about why another person had joined the driver and why they appeared to switch positions after reaching the destination.
The uploader reminded the elderly man to be more careful when taking taxis and encouraged him to inform his family about the experience.
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