bacolod taxi experience last night
Just wanted to share what happened to us last night because it honestly shook us.
My mom and I were at SM North carrying heavy grocery bags, so we decided to take a taxi since there was already a queue outside the entrance.
When we got in, I noticed the driver’s phone was open and he was playing Solitaire. At first, I assumed he’d put it away once we started driving, but he didn’t.
As we were leaving SM, we reached an intersection and the driver was about to turn when he suddenly slammed on the brakes because a pickup truck unexpectedly appeared. The pickup was also in the wrong since it came from a one-way lane, but what really concerned us was that the driver didn’t seem to notice it right away because he was looking at his phone.
After that near miss, instead of saying something about our safety, he just commented that the other driver would’ve had to pay a lot if they had collided.
My mom became uneasy and started observing him more closely. She then politely reminded him, “Sir, pabantay lang sa dalan ha kay gab-i na.” We hoped that would make him put his phone away, but he continued playing Solitaire with one hand on the steering wheel and the other on his phone, only glancing at the road every few seconds.
By the time we reached Bascon Cakes near Lopues San Sebastian, he was still playing. We didn’t feel safe continuing the ride, so we asked to get off, bought a cake as an excuse, and booked a Grab from there instead.
Unfortunately, we weren’t able to get the plate number because it was already dark (around 8:30 PM), so we can’t report it.
Just sharing this as a reminder to always trust your instincts. If a ride doesn’t feel safe, it’s okay to end it and find another way home. Stay safe, everyone.