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Overcharging airport taxisapprehended
Eleven airport taxis at NAIA were apprehended for overcharging passengers and franchise violations, leading to their suspension and the suspension of their drivers' licenses.
Transport Secretary Vince Dizon confirmed the apprehensions and emphasized the urgency of addressing the issue, noting that even foreign tourists have been victims.
An investigation is currently underway to determine alleged collusion between the taxi drivers and airport police, with Office of Transportation Security Administrator Ato Bisnar and Manila International Airport Authority General Manager Eric Ines leading the probe.
Previously, five airport police personnel were relieved from their posts on June 19 due to suspected involvement in extortion, with allegations that some received a percentage of the inflated fares.
The recent crackdown follows a viral video of a passenger charged P1,260 for a short ride, in a vehicle registered as private, not a public utility vehicle.
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