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Monday, July 31, 2006
Davao taxis now use LPG as fuel
By Antonio M. Ajero
SEVERAL taxicab companies in Davao City have switched to use of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as fuel for their cabs, according to a survey conducted by this writer over the weekend.
Among those that have partly or fully use LPG for their cabs are Krizia company operated by Ryan Sia, Holiday taxi owned by the Bangayans, Maligaya owned by the Tans, and Alyyah run by a Muslim businessman.
Krizia has converted 40 of its 58 units to LPG, while 60 of Holiday's more than 400 units are now fueled with LPG. On the other hand, all 50 units of Alyyah are now LPG-fueled, while Maligaya, has begun with only its Toyota units.
Most of those who have switched to LPG are also maintaining their own LPG stations.
Economical
"It's really economical," testified Alyyah's 52-year-old cabbie Nonoy Antonio, who has been driving taxi for 32 years.
"For 23 liters, I spent only P720, instead of P1,200," marveled Antonio, who said that the fuel was enough for 14 hours of driving.
The driver said that the price of LPG per liter was P11 to P13 lower than gasoline.
Costly conversion
Most operators are convinced about the economic benefits of switching to LPG but they are reportedly turned off by the cost involved in the conversion.
Companies like Petronas reportedly charge P30,000 for the conversion and the gadgets involved.
Drivers transferring
As a result of the savings involved in fuel expense, several cab drivers are reportedly applying with taxi companies, which have switched to LPG.
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