Taxicabs of the Philippines
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Taxicabs of the Philippines are one of the modes of transportation in the country. They are regulated by the Department of Transportation and Communications and by the Land Transportation Office. The taxicabs there vary from models and uses. Most taxicabs have yellow colored license plates, taxi signs, LTFRB Registration number, and taximeter, which is mandatory in every cab.
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[edit] History
Taxicabs where already in use in the 80's. The taxicabs used before where the Isuzu Gemini, Nissan Sentra, and Toyota Corolla. Since the boom of the automotive industry, more models where seen on the road. Models include the Toyota Corolla, Nissan Sentra, Mitsubishi Lancer, Daewoo Racer, Hyundai Excel, Kia Pride, and Mazda 323. In the late 90's, taxi fleets started to use AUV's and van's like the Isuzu Hilander, Mitsubishi Adventure, Toyota Revo, Toyota Tamaraw FX, Nissan Urvan, Toyota Hiace, Mitsubishi L300, and Kia Pregio, not just because it's cheap to maintain but it offers large seating capacity and offers versatility. Currently, there are a lot of taxicab choices, which include the Toyota Vios, Toyota Avanza, Kia Rio, Hyundai Accent (the Diesel version), and the Hyundai Starex.
[edit] Regulation
Taxis during the 1990s did not have a color coding system but in 2001, LTFRB mandated that all taxicabs should be white, but some companies use their own colors to distinguish their own taxicabs. A taxicab must be 10 years operational but regardless of its condition, the taxicab should be pulled out of service.
[edit] Areas where taxis are used
Aside from Metro Manila, taxicabs are evident in Baguio City, Iloilo City, Bacolod City, Cebu, Cagayan De Oro, Davao City, Iligan City, General Santos, and some parts of the country.
[edit] Cars which commonly serve as taxis in Philippines
[edit] Ordinary cabs
- Toyota Corolla
- Nissan Sentra
- Mitsubishi Lancer
- Kia Rio
- Hyundai Accent
- Toyota Vios
- Toyota Avanza
- Daewoo Espero
- Kia Pride
- Hyundai Excel
- Mazda 323
- Fiat Uno - rarely seen
- Proton Wira - rarely seen
- Daewoo Racer - rarely seen
[edit] Special purpose cabs
- Kia Pregio
- Toyota Hiace
- Mitsubishi L300
- Nissan Urvan - commonly used as Coupon Taxi
- Toyota Tamaraw FX
- Toyota Revo - commonly used as Mega Taxis and Coupon Taxi
- Mitsubishi Adventure
- Isuzu Hilander
- Isuzu Crosswind
- Toyota Innova
- Ford Lynx - used as a Coupon Taxi
- Hyundai Starex
[edit] Others
Some imported vehicles like the Kia Avella (which is not really marketed in the country), are being used.
