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Why ParaSaTabi

ParaSaTabi is Para Sa Tabi. In the Philippines, para means stop. Tabi means to the side. So Para Sa Tabi means stop on the side. This is what you say to the driver of a public transport vehicle if you want to get off the vehicle if you are in the Philippines (Metro Manila).

You can also hear other people saying this if you are in a Jeep, Bus or FX Taxi.

The concept of Bus Stop is uncommon in the Philippines. So literally, you can ask the Jeepney or Bus driver to stop on any sidewalk. This is what happen to almost 80% all the places in Manila . This might also be the main cause of heavy traffic in the nation's most busy roads.

Other variations:

Para po sa tabi (w/ po meaning you are adding some courteousness).
Para (just means stop).
Sa tabi lang po (on the side please...)

Pronunciation:

The A is pronounced as A in Apple or Across or Allow. NOT as EY.
The I is prounounced as I in INN or INCOME or INPUT. NOT as AY.
Can be said like PAH - RAH - SAH - TAH - BEE

Why there is no Fare information ?

We did not put in the price of fare because the fare fluctuates too much for us to track. But technically speaking, we have provisions for information like travel time and fare.

Is This a Government Project?

No! This is just a personal project. Developed by one person. I usually use "we" to represent the people who contributes ideas into this mini project.

Can I Send the Directions to an Email?

Yes! You can now send the directions/routes via email.

In the home page, provide the start and destination and then click "Get Path".
This will display a list of directions. On each direction, there is a "mail" icon, click on that.
Provide the email address where you want to send the direction that you chose.

What Are the Modes of Transportation ?

Walking	Normally for short distances. Walking is generally great between two adjacent malls or buildings. Usually the distance is lesser than 100 meters.
Tricycle	Is a motor cycle with a side car for carrying more passengers. Usually found at Bus/Jeepney terminals in a barangay. Tricycles bring passengers to places not reached by other vehicles.
Jeepney	Is a motor vehicle that can carry 15 to 20 passengers. The Jeepney is the most common vehicle in the Philippines. Jeepneys carry passengers usually within a city.
City Bus	Can carry 50 to 60 people. Buses carry passengers between major cities. Can be airconditioned or ordinary.
Provincial Bus	Can carry the same passengers like the City Bus but is less cramped. Usually have a compartment for large cargo. Transfers passengers between provinces.
Ferry	Can carry other small motor vehicles and passengers across islands.
Train	Trains provides a faster means of transportation between cities.
Airplane	Provides a faster means of transportation via air.

Someone noticed...

I will be placing a FAQ information here.
But for now, I am glad that 1 or 2 people unknown to me was able to see this website.

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UPDATE: Dec 6-7, 2008

I was able to fix some issues in the search capability of ParaSaTabi. It is now faster and the results are more sensible. I am still coding and it is already 1:34 AM! WTF. We will visit Statue of Liberty this morning. I hope I get a good sleep.

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