A reported conversation between a courier driver and a customer who showed disregard for delivery guidelines sparked buzz on social media.
Automotive publication VISOR on Tuesday, April 21, posted a photo showing an exchange of messages between a Lalamove driver and a customer who booked the service, with the latter insisting the driver take them in his vehicle.
The customer asked whether the driver could accommodate two passengers in his vehicle.
“‘Di po ako nagsasakay ng tao. Cargo lang po,” the driver responded.
The customer, disappointed, told the driver to “cancel” the booking instead.
The driver said they could be penalized for carrying a passenger and advised the customer to cancel the booking.
“Hindi po ‘yun, kuya, akin naman ‘yun kung report ka at saka Eagles po ako,” the user replied, potentially referring to the Fraternal Order of Eagles — Philippine Eagles.
“‘Pag Eagles po ba, pwede na lumabag sa batas?” the Lalamove rider responded.
The conversation was initially posted in the Facebook group “The VISOR Community” and was later shared by VISOR on its page.
“Walang bilib sa mga ibon e,” VISOR wrote as a caption with an eagles emoji.
It is against Lalamove’s policy to transport “breathing or living things,” among others, as it only handles items for same-day deliveries.
Meanwhile, ride-hailing platforms such as Grab, inDrive, JoyRide and GSM specifically serve as transport providers for passengers.
VISOR’s post has earned 3,600 likes and reactions and over 450 comments from other online users.
“So kino-confirm niya na badge of law breaking ang Eagles, ano po,” a Facebook user commented.
“Eguls ‘yan ‘pag nahuli,” another said.
“Above the law na rin pala ang mga ibon,” a different Pinoy wrote.
“‘Tag nahuli ka, egul ka,” another commented.
On Philippine roads, it is not unusual for motorists to encounter vehicles with an eagle sticker or emblem,usually in blue and gold.
These are associated with the Fraternal Order of Eagles – Philippine Eagles, a socio-civic organization that describes its guiding principle as service through strong brotherhood.
