Demand The Best, Accept Nothing Less

Demand the Best, Accept Nothing Less

The Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) commenced through a federation of drivers and transport operators. Wherein, the group contended the legalization of the Transport Network Companies (TNC). They argued that due to the legalization of app-based cabs particularly, Uber and Grab Taxis in the street, the income of the ordinary taxi drivers have fallen.

            With all stated facts of the dispute, I stand firmly before the Transport Network Companies (TNC). What are these app-based vehicles? According to the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), TNC are defined as provider of “prearranged transportation services for compensation using an Internet-based technology application to connect passengers with drivers using their personal vehicles.” Many of us, commuters, resort to taxis by all means. However, in spite of the advantages of having a personal transportation through cabs, it is really frightening and alarming that there have been many reports of criminal activities involving ordinary taxis.

            As a commuter, I am real terrified of what has been happening, however, there are services who offer secure ride in the realm of personal transportation industry. One of these are the Transport Network Companies (TNC), including the Uber and Grab Taxis. Where in fact, according to the commuters of these app-based cabs, majority of them have agreed that TNC’s are “safer, more convenient and you get all the information you need to know.” On the other hand, we have been constantly disturbed by the news of criminal activities involving some of the ordinary taxis. Incidents involving holdups, increased fare (contract), sexual assaults and most of us have already experienced, not just once, but more than once, is rejection. Yes, most of ordinary cabs reject passengers. One of the reasons why some of the ordinary cabs are taking advantage of the commuters is more likely because most of them are not well-monitored even though they are regulated unlike the Transport Network Companies (TNC) which is monitored and can provide a regulated form of transportation.

            Just like the ordinary taxis, the Transport Network Companies (TNC) has rights also that should be respected and protected; and inequalities among these types of personal transportation are not acceptable. We deserve a kind of regulated transportation industry. Therefore, I support the Transport Network Companies (TNC) to be part of the vehicles serving in the street of the country. We should recognize this kind of transportation who is seeking to offer secure ride home. After all, it’s not about the fare; it’s about whether you are going to arrive to your destination, safely.