Receipt for Jeepneys?
@fatherblogger (673)
Philippines
August 17, 2009 7:06pm CST
Recently in the news, LTFRB wants jeepney drivers to issue receipts to their passengers. According to them, this is to ensure that operators are paying the right taxes.
While it can be helpful, this is for sure will be an added burden to drivers and we know how hard it is to drive while attending to other matters. Unlike buses that have conductors, jeepney drivers are alone and passengers easily come and go.
What do you think? 
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22 responses
@kun2349 (23381)
• Singapore
19 Aug 09
It's kinda ridiculous to me as it seems so hard to keep track on the number of passengers on the jeepneys in the 1st place.. ON top of that, how are they gonna issue receipts at the same time while driving?? IF that's the case, most ple might opt for buses instead, though it's slower..
It does not make much sense for me though, even when i'm not a filippino.. IT's just like those 'tuk-tuk' in thailand, they dun issue receipts even though it can carry more than 5-6ple, if they are willing to squeeze..
@se7enthbird (8307)
• Philippines
18 Aug 09
there are two quite interesting news i saw on tv last night. first is this receipt giving and the helmet plate numbers issue. i dont think if it will be both helpful. there are thinking of so many things for people to pay more taxes while our president is spending it on something that we are not going to be proid of. just my views. there are so many laws already but a few are only followed.
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
18 Aug 09
i agree to that. there are lots of laws, rules and regulations we already have. the government has just to implement these rules properly and stricter.
@Azaerus (820)
• Philippines
18 Aug 09
I don't think that it is necessary for jeepney drivers to issue a receipt,if it will be issuing of receipts for every passenger that rides the jeepney then I'd say that LTFRB is insane because of course that'll be too hard for the drivers to do as you said that jeepneys are not likt the buses that have conductors to help them with their passengers.
Secondly, I don't think that that is a good move for LTFRB to do as it will affect all people not only the drivers but also the passengers. We all know that if this will pursue the jeepney fare will increase and this will be such a burden for all people because of the situation of our economy right now.
Thirdly, why pay taxes if the government only keeps it all on their pocket. I can't even remember when was the last time the government had came up of a good project. Well actually most of the times they do propose good projects which will help stabelize our economy but it's just words and never in acts. People pay taxes for the government officials to have a wealthy and healthy life!
@jlamela (4898)
• Philippines
18 Aug 09
While I understand the good purpose of LTFRB, it is not realistic to PUJ because routes and destinations of commuters of PUJ are unpredictable, that is, it maybe short or long and drivers cannot attend to these factors accurately. They may realistic if the PUJ has a permanent conductor to respond to this requirement. Drivers will become more stress and tired to do this.
@pjsr18 (340)
• Philippines
18 Aug 09
Yeah, it will be more stressful for the drivers. Imagine how can they issue a receipt while driving? That might just be a cause for an accident. I think this LTFRB authorities are just finding ways on how to have extra income for their own pocket since less than a year from now, they might be replaced after we elect a new president.
@patofgold23 (5069)
• Philippines
18 Aug 09
what????????
that's gonna take so much of our time...
everybody's always in a hurry
i dont think it'll work
@PinoyBPOJournal (143)
• Philippines
24 Aug 09
This is not a good idea for jeepneys to issue receipt it will just add up the trash in metro manila I guess and will provide undue burden to jeepney drivers. I believe what we should focus on here is to make the jeepney fare more affordable, at the same time the jeepney drivers will earn enough to live a decent life.
@asliah (11137)
• Philippines
8 Mar 13
for me i think they will only paid by minimum fare only and they don't have big income in this kind of work,because my father also was a jeepney driver before and he needs to drive for the whole day to have an income such as 500 per day,also less the gas and other maintenance for the vehicle.
@anne25penn (3305)
• Philippines
18 Aug 09
The general idea or intent of this idea is good. For one thing, I would love to have this implemented in the jeepney line here in my area because some jeepney drivers will either charge you a peso more, or a peso less. If there will be a receipt, then the fare can be standardized. But then again, how in the world can they implement this? It's not like riding a bus where there can be someone to ask for fare and issue the tickets. I guess our country is getting crazier by the minute! =)
But then again, I live here. =)
@grecychunny26 (9483)
• Philippines
19 Aug 09
So the jeepney drivers are forced to have an assistant now, because it is hard to issue receipt while you are driving, isn't it? I don't think so. This is very hard on the part of the driver, they are forced to have one with them during their work, that is an added burden actually, because the earnings they will get for a day wil divided in two, of course they have to pay that someone with them. If this will happen, a jeepney will have a stopping area where there before the passenger will enter the jeep, someone outside is issuing the receipt. This seem vague to me.
@smooch091784 (973)
• Philippines
23 Aug 09
This is not a good idea definitely. Let's face it, Jeepney drivers are practical and economical, and let's face it, most of them won't dispose they're dear old jeepneys even its age is 20 years until it still can run. So having a receipt to give for each passengers is just a big hassle for them and so for the passenger. That's just useless, in other countries like taking the buses and the subways they don't give receipts.. I mean come on, this is just a waste of paper and a waste of effort, cause everyone's in hurry and most people wouldn't mind to get a receipt for an 8 bucks fare! Maybe a receipt at the end of the day to be passed as for the reference but then again, it's still not accurate, LTFRB should come up with a better idea of tracking the revenues of the jeepneys, but as for this, I just can't say YES to this. Definitely NO for the receipts!
@kayeshayne (250)
• Philippines
19 Aug 09
issuing receipt for just a penny? i dont think so. Why don't they just concentrate on other most important thing?
@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
18 Aug 09
this will both burden and expense to the drivers themselves..first, the driver is already having hard time giving changes at the same time driving, he can't afford to have an additional task like giving out receits. they may need other people to do that for them. not every has a company in the front. and probably how can they give change to the student, or senior citizens, by also showing up ID and let them sign the receit? i don't know but i think it's a lot of work and paper to waste... that's my view, i don't know about others.
What do you think people?does this do any good?...
@extendcradle (122)
• Philippines
19 Aug 09
Are they serious? It's one hell of a nonsense thing. First, how do they produce a receipt. Say we have 7.50 minimum fare and 6 pesos for senior/student and the cost of the paper is around 1peso per sheet plus the ink or pen they will use. It's an additional thing for jeepney drivers providing that the government cannot control the oil market. Second, how do they execute it? If I am going to go down the jeepney, I will demand for a receipt? Oh yes, traffic galore.
@rsa101 (38166)
• Philippines
18 Aug 09
Yeah it is a good measure for the government to monitor earnings from these drivers but it would also mean that they have to hire additional person to distribute this tickets to their passengers. I hope the government could make other ways that is suitable for them. I can understand the government's point of view but also understand the driver's plight of distributing this receipts as passengers are not keen of receiving this tickets anymore. It is also a good way for those employees that reimburse their travel expenses as they could issue a receipt and show to their employers the real fares they incurred.
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
18 Aug 09
i think there are some other ways to make sure these operators will pay their taxes. this is not a good idea and not only the operators will complain, the passengers may, too.
@xichen7 (153)
• Philippines
18 Aug 09
Ah, I think you are a philippines, I only know philippine have jeepney. I only ride jeepney one time, it is too lower for me, when walk in the jeepney, it is a really hard work. But most of jeepneys are very beautiful, and I never see two jeepney have same design. I think most of the taxi still don't have a receipt for passengers, how government let jeepney drive to give a receipt to the passengers. And I think only 7 pesos, it really no need the receipt. It's useless.
happy mylot!
@pjsr18 (340)
• Philippines
18 Aug 09
It's a good idea but it will definitely be a burden for the jeepney drivers. I think this proposal is not necessary unless the LTFRB can provide concrete reasons why this should be implemented. They also need to earn the trust of the public because this program might just be a way for them (LTFRB Personnel) to earn additional money for their own pocket.
@valaina (41)
• Philippines
18 Aug 09
totally insane idea! those who proposed this idea do not ride jeepneys for sure! don't milk more money than necessary on these jeepney drivers. look up to the thousands of corrupt officials in the land. goodness!
