fear of some unknowns

Horrible Taxi Driver

the scared animals

By Erly Maglangit

@cacay1 (83237)

Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

September 3, 2016 8:38am CST

I was so unfortunate this afternoon. I been from the other school outside the city, so when I arrived in Cagayan de Oro City, I hired a taxi. After few minutes I noticed the car move on static. I looked at the driver in car mirror, and he also looked at me. What I did, I wore my very dark sun gasses so he cannot sense that I am observing him. I also lowered my head pretending to sleep . I just wanted to know why the car was always on static mood. The car stopped , and fortunately I saw the driver's movement. I wondered why he twisted his arms, moved his thighs, and moved his head; it seemed shaking.Then my heart throbbed so fast in fear and scare.

I realized that driver is sick with cerebral palsy. Those are signs of having such sickness. We are at the middle of the long bridge and thankful of the traffic. I was indeed so afraid. I did not talk to the driver. I did not alight to transfer; he might cry. I was wondering why he is allowed to drive.What if he will have a sudden and non-stop attack in the road? There will surely be an accident to happen.

I am so thankful to God for having reached home safe despite troubled driving.Until now, I am scared of some unknowns.

Thanks for reading and let us always be safe. Image credit by Facebook

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@sunrisefan (28524)

• Philippines

3 Sep 16

Did you not call 911 so that rescue could come for the driver?

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@cacay1 (83237)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

4 Sep 16

@sunrisefan It was not a crime,lol.

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@cacay1 (83237)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

4 Sep 16

That was not an emergency. I can alight from that car, but I was thinking about the driver.

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@sunrisefan (28524)

• Philippines

4 Sep 16

@cacay1 You did right, Ms. Erly, but it would have been better if you called for help for him. Anyway, I'm glad you arrived safely and he seemed okay after.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (310766)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

3 Sep 16

I am so happy you arrived home safe. I too am surprised he is allowed to drive in that condition.

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@cacay1 (83237)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

4 Sep 16

Thanks Valerie. It was indeed scary having a taxi driver sick.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (310766)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

8 Sep 16

@cacay1 I'm sure it was.

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@cacay1 (83237)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

23 Feb 18

@just4him , yes my friend, you are right.Sorry for the very late reply, thanks so much.

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@sol_cee (38221)

• Philippines

3 Sep 16

You always seem to have unique experiences. Stay safe.

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@cacay1 (83237)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

4 Sep 16

That is right because I travel everyday, there is always risk and bad circumstances.

@sol_cee (38221)

• Philippines

5 Sep 16

@cacay1 you'd miss that in NZ. lol

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@cacay1 (83237)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

23 Feb 18

@sol_cee , hehehehe there's no one allowed to drive sick of that kind. Just came back and so thankful for your thoughts on this post.

@Yar_Joey (3271)

• Philippines

4 Sep 16

He must still be reported to LTO or the owner of the taxi and tell the reason why he continues to drive despite having that disease. It can cause accidents.

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@cacay1 (83237)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

4 Sep 16

Yes, Jin, I will call my cousin tomorrow in LTO to report that driver. He must not drive.His sickness is serious, what if he will have a serious attack? The car would surely run anywhere.

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@cacay1 (83237)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

4 Sep 16

@Yar_Joey , yes I jot down the plate number. That driver must not be allowed to drive. So shocking actions of the driver. What if his eyes went blank?

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@Yar_Joey (3271)

• Philippines

4 Sep 16

@cacay1 Do you know the car plate number? Or his name from his ID card?

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@Hannihar (130122)

• Israel

22 Feb 18

Maybe he never told his bosses he has it and so takes chances not only with his life but others in the cab as well.

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@cacay1 (83237)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

23 Feb 18

@Hannihar ,Hi thanks for sharing your thought on this two years ago post. You are right, his boss wasn't informed about this driver's physical condition.Thanks so much.

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@cacay1 (83237)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

23 Feb 18

@Hannihar I reported that case to the police and the police reported it to the Land Transportation Office to disfranchised the operator if allowing again the driver to drive.

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@Hannihar (130122)

• Israel

23 Feb 18

@cacay1 I thought so Erly or he would not be driving the cab at all Erly and you are welcome.

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@ms1864 (6886)

• Bangalore, India

3 Sep 16

that sounds scary. he really needs to find a job where he doesn't endanger another life.

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@cacay1 (83237)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

4 Sep 16

t was indeed a scary ride. I got the plate number so I can call the LTFRB, to disfranchise the taxi operator for hiring incapacitated driver.

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@Teep11 (7673)

• United States

5 Sep 16

Oh wow. Sorry to hear about your ride in a taxi that left you so troubled. Perhaps the next time the ride will be safer.

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@cacay1 (83237)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

5 Sep 16

@Teep11 , That was so scary for me, just imagine the driver moving his body parts,grrrrr

@Hate2Iron (15729)

• Canada

3 Sep 16

Wow, I would have been terrified too. Glad that you are home safe and the man probably shouldn't have been driving!!

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@cacay1 (83237)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

5 Sep 16

@Hate2Iron, yes thankful to God.

crazyhorseladycx

@crazyhorseladycx (39515)

• United States

3 Sep 16

i reckon the poor fella needed the job, hon. prolly 's family to support. i'm sad that'cha were frightened by his condition.

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@JudyEv (328703)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Sep 16

I am surprised that he was allowed to drive a taxi. I am glad you are safe.

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@cacay1 (83237)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

4 Sep 16

Yes, Judy, me too, was so surprised. The people in the land Transportation office did nit do their job religiously.They did not let the applicants submit medical certificate which is very important,

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@Iam_jauntyjen (4976)

•

4 Sep 16

Oh my! Thank God you are safe!

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@cacay1 (83237)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

4 Sep 16

Thanks J, yes am so thankful to God.

@miniam (9154)

• Bern, Switzerland

3 Sep 16

That is dangerous,l wonder if his employer knows this.He is not supposed to be on the road

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@cacay1 (83237)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

4 Sep 16

@miniam , That is true friend, his employer must know and must not hire him.Just imagine he keeps on twisting his body while driving.

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@thelme55 (76669)

• Germany

5 Sep 16

I am glad that you arrived home safe. The driver should not be allowed to drive.

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@cacay1 (83237)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

23 Feb 18

@thelme55 , thanks, Thel, yes I was so thankful that time. The driver was no longer allowed to drive.

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@Ritu96 (897)

• Sonipat, India

5 Sep 16

thank god.u wre saved

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@cacay1 (83237)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

23 Feb 18

@Ritu96 , Yes, true, I thanked the Lord for having saved by our Lord Almighty from that danger.Thank you so much.

@CinnamonGrl (7083)

• Santa Fe, New Mexico

3 Sep 16

It's too bad you were so fearful. Was he actually driving badly?

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@cacay1 (83237)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

4 Sep 16

Yes, dear he was the driver of that taxi. I did not ride my car in going to the province to teach there every Saturday, it is a very far palce 4.5 hours back and forth .

@Shiva49 (26281)

• Singapore

3 Sep 16

That is not on - he should not be driving in this condition. I recall some scary taxi rides. Thank god you reached safe - siva

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@cacay1 (83237)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

4 Sep 16

Thank you friend.You are correct, why allow this guy to drive very risky.. Sooner or later his employer will receive a complaint message from a passenger.

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@teresatrotter (4073)

• Jacksonville, Florida

3 Sep 16

Sorry this happened.

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@cacay1 (83237)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

4 Sep 16

Thanks friend.

AmyahRealChillGang

@Mayabee21 (326)

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12 Apr 21

They should have helped him plan something just case if there were an emergency