NHANORAK 305 Posted January 16, 2014 I was wondering if we could have a sticky thread for reliable and honest taxi drivers. Particularly for those unfamiliar to Cebu wanting to be met at the Airport and not be taken the long way round to their destination? I reviewed Taxi Drivers in LICU and found a couple of good reports for Danny Noy. I found a link to this website with still active telephone numbers and an EM address. http://www.cebutaxiservice.com/reliable_cebu_taxi_driver.htm I EM'd him a month before coming over and he quickly confirmed the booking and a charge of 300PHP. I had to double check this, because it cost us 290 PHP to go to the Airport when we left last year. So 300 PHP to be met seemed like a catch. He confirmed the price was all inclusive and I then sent a further EM a couple of days before flying to confirm the arrangements. He confirmed by EM and he was there with a sign with our name on at the airport. Our flight arrived 15 minutes before our scheduled arrival time, but he had actually already been there 30 minutes as he'd rather be early than late when meeting a flight. He had also adjusted his working day to ensure he was on call later than usual. He is a very amiable chap with good English and drove very carefully. So if you need an honest and reliable taxi driver in cebu, I can highly recommend Danny. 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Salty Dog 57,524 Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) Sounds good if you want to plan ahead and considering he may not have had a fare to the airport before he picked you up.. I went to the airport and back twice this week and every time it was less than P200 from/to the I.T. Park. It was early morning so no traffic. It's abut 12-13 kilometers and one guy did it in 20 minutes. The last time I took a yellow airport cab, it was closer to P300. Edited January 16, 2014 by Salty Dog 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul 55,106 Posted January 16, 2014 I have known Danny, or I should say, Danny has known me, since I was with JJ, prior to our marriage. So, we are talking a very long time here. I have known him to never be anything but prompt, if not early, more honest than the day is long, and as patient as Job. He has returned items owned by people he has driven for on many occasions. My ex-wife JJ, Jim Sibbick, and I had him as our official driver during the time we had Cebu Tours running in Cebu City. Thanks very much, for the review. I'm sure Danny and his wife Weena (whom you probably were communicating with via email) will appreciate it very much. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee 17,710 Posted January 16, 2014 Danny is an excellent driver and nice person, I would highly recommend him. Also for anyone who wishes to compare prices, lets not forget that Danny also has to drive to the airport to pick up a person and wait for them. IMHO it would be worth up to p500 for a driver to meet me at the airport and I would be happy paying it, so p300 is a great price from my POV. Yes it does cost less if you take a white taxi from the airport directly to the center of Cebu City but for a person who does not know their way around or does not have a Cebuana or Cebuano with them or speak the language, going with Danny and also using him to tour the city is a great way to be totally safe. When I arrive with my wife we either go upstairs and catch a white taxi or if we have a lot of luggage we just negotiate with the airport taxi hustlers for a fair deal and then I tip the driver more once we get to our condo, and the smile on their face when they realize I am not the cheap bastard they thought I was, when we negotiated the deal, it is worth the extra tip. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOSOCALPINOY 1,864 Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) I bookmarked Danny's website http://www.cebutaxis...taxi_driver.htm just in case we make it to Cebu! Just last week we rented a van with driver my wife knows and we went to Manila just an hour away and paid $3,500 round trip including gas and tolls! No, we won't quibble about a P300 to P500 taxi ride from or to anywhere with an honest and safe driver! Convenience and our safety is a must/priority with us while living here in the Philippines! Edited January 16, 2014 by NOSOCALPINOY 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spritsail 604 Posted January 16, 2014 I have used the same taxi driver in Cebu for many years. I usually call him a few days in advance to let him know where I can find odds and ends. Few years ago I wanted to buy a kalesa and horse bridles/saddles. He scounted around for me and found the firm that makes them, so we could go straight there after I arrived in Cebu. I havn,t been to Cebu for four years now, but I called him the other day to see if he was stiil driving and to help me find some horse harnesses/collars. He remembered straight away and to just text him when I know a date to arrive. I couldn;t find a better cabbie anywhere, and he usually charges only 1000 to 1500 php for a whole day, 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ozepete 8,119 Posted January 16, 2014 Danny Noy is more than a good reliable taxi operator, this man is a gentleman with more than his share of common decency.. To explain. We were referred to Danny via LINC and have used his services for many years. He is always on time, knows how to drive and has become a good freind. About a year ago a Catmon friends 13 year old was violently ill late at night. Fortunately my wife Cora happened to call that night and was told about the symptoms of this boy. It was obvious that he was in deep trouble with appendicitis. The only money they could get together was just enough to get him on a tricycle to Danao. The hospital there needed funds to treat him and that he needed transport to the city urgently. We called Danny from Oz and he was kind enough to go to the hospital and sort things out. (Danny lives close by) He called his cab, and relief driver, out to Danao from the city and transported the lad to hospital where an emergency operation was done as his appendix had erupted. If Danny and his cab were not there to help I doubt that this boy would be alive today. And Danny thought nothing of of it! We have the greatest respect for Danny as a taxi operator but more so as one hell of a decent man. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holmes 49 Posted November 25, 2014 Danny Noy is more than a good reliable taxi operator, this man is a gentleman with more than his share of common decency.. To explain. We were referred to Danny via LINC and have used his services for many years. He is always on time, knows how to drive and has become a good freind. About a year ago a Catmon friends 13 year old was violently ill late at night. Fortunately my wife Cora happened to call that night and was told about the symptoms of this boy. It was obvious that he was in deep trouble with appendicitis. The only money they could get together was just enough to get him on a tricycle to Danao. The hospital there needed funds to treat him and that he needed transport to the city urgently. We called Danny from Oz and he was kind enough to go to the hospital and sort things out. (Danny lives close by) He called his cab, and relief driver, out to Danao from the city and transported the lad to hospital where an emergency operation was done as his appendix had erupted. If Danny and his cab were not there to help I doubt that this boy would be alive today. And Danny thought nothing of of it! We have the greatest respect for Danny as a taxi operator but more so as one hell of a decent man. I think I just found my driver for the month i'm in Cebu. Thank you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+shadow 17,738 Posted November 25, 2014 I think I just found my driver for the month i'm in Cebu. Thank you. You can't do better than Danny, we too have used and recommended him for years. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monsoon 28,935 Posted November 25, 2014 I just don't see the point or need to prebook transportation from the Cebu airport. Unless you are going somewhere special (a long way out of town) or require a special vehicle for whatever reason. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikala 14,383 Posted November 25, 2014 I just don't see the point or need to prebook transportation from the Cebu airport. Unless you are going somewhere special (a long way out of town) or require a special vehicle for whatever reason. He might be bringing $100k so he can have a really good time during the 1 months stay! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holmes 49 Posted November 25, 2014 He might be bringing $100k so he can have a really good time during the 1 months stay! I am a planner. I always try to plan three steps ahead. And no way in hell i'll be carrying that kinda money on me in Cebu. Mind as well just shoot myself outside of the airport and save someone the bullet. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smokey 21,260 Posted November 25, 2014 I am a planner. I always try to plan three steps ahead. And no way in hell i'll be carrying that kinda money on me in Cebu. Mind as well just shoot myself outside of the airport and save someone the bullet. lol Well bring some valium as this is going to be a major problem for you .. its hard here to plan 3 hours ahead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holmes 49 Posted November 25, 2014 Well bring some valium as this is going to be a major problem for you .. its hard here to plan 3 hours ahead Yea I know. Got a taste of that my first visit. Lunch at 12 means sometime around 3 pm with traffic and everyone's so laid back. For a guy from NYC like myself who's use to being on point, its torture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvgtpc1 2,075 Posted November 25, 2014 I just don't see the point or need to prebook transportation from the Cebu airport. Unless you are going somewhere special (a long way out of town) or require a special vehicle for whatever reason. Maybe you don't see it because you have a lot of Cebu experience? This info is valuable for a newbie. I like to be prepared and will go for a known entity every time versus a stranger if given the choice. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
