Thursday, April 1, 2010

Public transport in the Philippines

Experienced travelers will have no problem running through procedures at airports in the Philippines. As in any other country, you will exit the airplane, then wait for your luggage. Once the luggage you can take a taxi from the airport. Transportation is for visitors for the first time in airport departure demanding. Here are some tips and strategies to follow with the media in Manila.

Taxis are more convenient transportation. Are easilyin many areas of the city. Price Php 30 meters (about U.S. $ 0.60 start). Note: each time the taxi is a counter for commuters. The device is completely necessary if you're not with the area you are. You may need to ask the driver to put on him. Beware of drivers who cheat and overcharge for the trip. Some drivers ask what to buy additional Php 50 or more, just more money. Keep it away from taxis, the demand for a higher fee.

Less expensiveAs an alternative to taxi to the bus. The bus passengers only on large areas, so you need to know exactly where to go. Are just as safe as taxis and are reasonably priced. To ensure that no excess to ask the Filipinos, which is the normal rate for the desired area. Give you the exact price or make sure you adjust your payment to be calculated.

The cheapest way of transportation is the jeepney. Jeepneys are unique Filipino culture. They are actually jeep leftAfter the American colonization. These Jeeps have a capacity of about twenty people. Their noise, speed and color make it easy to search the area around Metro Manila. Ride a jeep if you are already familiar with the various parts of Manila. Only in the Philippines to experience this rare form of public transport travel.
Another cheap transportation is the "tricycle" pulled by a motorcycle sidecar. You are rewarded for the experience, but expectGuide dizziness and sometimes dangerous. The drivers of tricycles to overtake other vehicles in general and crawl through the streets of traffic on this page.

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