The new taxi flag down rate of P40, which the Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) approved in December last year, took effect Monday, January 24, 2011. But not all cab drivers can charge commuters the new rate unless their taxi meter undergoes calibration amounting to P1,110.
Taxi drivers and operators should abide by the rules. To help you out on this, here's the LTFRB Taxi Calibration Schedule.
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What the commuters should do
In order to know that the taxi meter already passed calibration, the LTFRB said, commuters should look for the LTFRB and BIR sticker on the right most portion of the taxi's windshield. The electronic metering receipt is proof of calibration and resealing.
Taxi drivers and operators should abide by the rules. To help you out on this, here's the LTFRB Taxi Calibration Schedule.
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- 1 & 6 - January 24 to February 14
- 2 & 7 - February 15 to March 11
- 3 & 8 - March 12 to April 4
- 4 & 9 - April 5 to May 2
- 5 & 0 - May 3 to May 25
- Increase of fare rate - P510 per case number
- Legal Research fee - P10
- Unit Verification - P40
- Inspection fee per unit - P50
- Testing and resealing fee - P500
What the commuters should do
In order to know that the taxi meter already passed calibration, the LTFRB said, commuters should look for the LTFRB and BIR sticker on the right most portion of the taxi's windshield. The electronic metering receipt is proof of calibration and resealing.