00:00There's quite a number of cab drivers in the megacity who brazenly overcharge their passengers by way of a rigged fare meter or by a randomly made-up amount in mind.
00:10Many of them ply the Ninoy Aquino International Airport where they tag-team with unscrupulous airport police who twist their arms to fleece and overcharge unsuspecting commuters.
00:19Arclezo Pardilia has more.
00:24What was supposed to be money for Jessica's next meal? Gone.
00:28That's because when she hailed a taxi to transport her from Cubao to Visayas Avenue recently, not only did the driver refuse to use a meter, he charged her extra.
00:42The days of abusive and illegal taxis may be numbered.
00:46The Department of Transportation, or DOTR, is tracking down on rogue drivers, intensifying its campaign to protect commuters from abuse and overcharging.
00:58Thirty public utility vehicles have been apprehended at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, eleven of them for overcharging passengers.
01:08Others caught operating with expired or fraudulent franchises.
01:12Operators now face suspension of franchises, while drivers run risk of losing their licenses.
01:19Napaka-klaro po ng direksyon ng ating pagkudo na itong napakatagal ng pang-aabuso ng mga taxi sa airport,
01:28hindi lamang sa mga kababayan natin, kundi pati sa mga turista na nagbibigay ng napakalaking kahihiyan sa ating bansa,
01:39ay kailangan mahinto na.
01:40Just recently, five airport police officers were relieved from duty after being linked to a protection scheme involving illegal taxis.
01:49Their alleged role, accepting bribes in exchange for turning a blind eye.
01:54The incident is still under official investigation.
01:57Meanwhile, DOTR issued a warning to GV Florida to seize its harassment of a netizen who exposed reckless driving by their buses.
02:06In a dashcam video posted online, GV Florida buses were seen speeding along a national road.
02:13The operator reportedly threatened to file a cyber-liable case against the uploader.
02:18Kung ipo-pursue niya yung kaso against yung kababayan natin na nag-upload,
02:22eh talagang makakabangga niya ang buong DOTR at the buong gobyerno dito.
02:27Kalaizal Pordilia for the New and Better Philippines.
