The Taxis of Davao

In my early years here in the city (late 1990s), there used to be only white taxis. Back then, people had a choice between taking the non-aircon or the air conditioned taxi. For those who wanted to save and reach their destination earlier, the non-air as what we called it then was a popular choice.

Today, it's great to see colorful taxis plying the streets. Other than the usual white cabs, there are the orange, blue, yellow, pink and black ones. And they carry interesting names as well.

Image via Davao Daily

Among these colored taxis, though, the black one operated by Mabuhay Taxi company is more high-tech. This is because it is equipped with an electronic payment system, the first of its kind in the city and in the entire country. The machine accepts payment using both Bancnet and Megalink ATM as well as debit cards.

The use of such electronic payment technology will mark its first year on July 6. The blue taxis, operated by the sister company of Mabuhay Taxi, should also have this machine by now.

But what makes the Black Taxi a standout is the fact that it also features the GPS technology and the cabs are also dispatched using the computer.

So if visitors are looking for a safer taxi to take while exploring the city with the same fare rate as the regular ones, the black cab is the perfect choice.