I usually ride kalesa whenever Im having a hard time flagging down a cab or when some areas in Manila are flooded. Last Friday, I went to SM Manila to get my business cards printed out and to have a late lunch. Since the sky was gloomy I decided to go home after running my errand but it was too late, the rain started to pour and all the commuters scattered as they frantically tried to catch an available cab. Kalesa has always been my lifesaver specially during times when I’m rushing home since most taxi’s are busy choosing their passengers or demanding for additional fee before rendering their service.

Kalesa in SM Manila

While traversing the busy streets of Manila, Manong Angelo – the kutsero shared that Its really hard to get a passenger nowadays since streets of Manila are dominated by Jeepneys and Pedicabs. Read the full story