Passenger Shocked After Being Charged w/ P350 for Short Tricycle Trip

Passenger Slams Tricycle Driver for Charging Him P350 for Short Tricycle Trip from San Manuel to SM Mall 

A passenger was shocked after being charged P350 for a tricycle trip from Brgy. San Manuel to SM Mall. 

Recently, JL Tolentino II, a Facebook user, shared his shock at being charged P350 for a tricycle ride from Brgy. San Manuel to SM Mall in Puerto Princesa City. The post garnered various reactions from the online community. 

In his post, Tolentino expressed his disbelief about the high fare for such a short trip. The unexpected charge caught him off guard, especially since he hadn’t used a tricycle in a while and wasn’t aware of the updated fare. 

Many online users questioned whether the fare was reasonable. The post quickly sparked conversations among locals who have been concerned about overcharging by tricycle drivers. 

The issue has raised calls for more awareness about standard fare rates and stricter regulations to prevent any exploitation of passengers. Many residents argue that without clear communication from drivers and officials about fare updates, passengers may be taken advantage of, especially those who are not familiar with the new rates. 

So far, the local government and transportation authorities have not commented on the issue, leaving some people uncertain about the next steps to address the concerns. Passengers are being reminded to always check fare rates before starting their trip and to report any issues to the proper authorities. 

Many people have shared their similar experiences, reinforcing the need for transparency in the transportation system. 

In a previous report, a tricycle driver apologizes for overcharging tourist vlogger in Manila

Here is the full post: 

“SAN MANUEL TO SM 350 PESOS NA? 

Grabe tong experience namin sa tricycle driver na ‘to. Simula San Manuel to SM, sisingilin ba naman kami ng 350 pesos? Grabe, ang tagal ko ng hindi nakakasakay ulit sa tricycle hindi man lang ako inform na ganito na pala presyo pamasahe ngayon.” 

The social media users expressed their reactions to the post: