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Manila, PhilippinesTransit

If a driver tries to switch you from a metered trip to a flat cash deal once your bags are loaded, cancel the ride: how to use this local-spend move in Manila, Philippines

If a driver tries to switch you from a metered trip to a flat cash deal once your bags are loaded, cancel the ride. Meter on, or move on. The extra comparison usually matters most on airport runs and short repeated rides in Manila. Use it as a quick check before booking or paying. That extra cont...

Palawan, PhilippinesTransit

Use landmark names and barangay names, not just a street number, when telling drivers where you are going: how to use this local-spend move in Palawan, Philippines

Use landmark names and barangay names, not just a street number, when telling drivers where you are going. In the Philippines that often gets you there faster and with fewer "sir, where exactly?" detours. That check is usually worth it before paying convenience pricing in Palawan. Use it as a qui...

Davao, PhilippinesTransit

If you are arriving at an airport with official taxi bays, use the bay, not the random guy waving at you from ten meters away: how to use this local-spend move in Davao, Philippines

If you are arriving at an airport with official taxi bays, use the bay, not the random guy waving at you from ten meters away. Airports operate official dispatch systems for taxis, and official guidance points travelers toward those channels. That check is usually worth it before paying convenien...