Hirer / Relief

last SG · 2016-08-27T14:31:51+00:00

In before that Bowah say hirer or relief still peng steering....Relief not happy can just throw key back to hirer giving one day notice.But Relief subject to...

j007 SG

its a dilemma!!

hirer, no relief - u drive till u are really shag, 7 days a week, like it or not, high cost, drive longer to see same amount of money

relief - easier to see $, but also subject to hirer's mood, as and when they ask u to return key. of course relief can do the same too. it'll take a while again before u can get another hirer partnership..

j007 SG

i don't buy the theory u are your own boss, own time own target.

we still subject to company nonsense, if u slack too much, no income

sy3143 SG

The taxi availability std is out of date, hope LTA will abolish it sooner possible.

foolsh_2000 SG

With the threat of U/G everybody gotta work a little bit longer n can't be too choosy abt paxs.Times r bad n calls for desperate measures.

bowah SG

Actually taxis is not out of date, it got one of the best MDT in the world, one of the newest cab in Asia, one of the most advance call, fare meters and quick response.

Problem is most taxi drivers is out of date.

Most had been driving around aimlessly and waiting for luck or durian to fall, which in a long run, there will be nothing left to aim and no more durian to fall.

TDs must be like grab and uber bosses, cunning and smart, keep up to date and be united with one voice, one fist and one mission.

But sad to say, most in front said die die no join grab, but behind all taking grabcallâŚthat is how 10 Tds, 10 assholes title come about.

j007 SG

But sad to say, most in front said die die no join grab, but behind all taking grabcallâŚthat is how 10 Tds, 10 assholes title come about.

u always believe in this theory..

Pandanchen SG

yesterday i fetched a lady from depot road to cck, she told me that she was going to airport on thursday morning

i offered to fetch her to the airport. at first she said OK

when she reached her place, she said No need liao.

cannot trust females at all

Jasonlkl SG

Hi all! I just got my TDVL. Very new to this forum. Need advice / guidance on taxi business. I am currently working 9am to 6pm job including Sat. Any advice If i want to drive part time to gain experience and learn the trade? I am looking at driving once or twice a week. I am also not familiar with routes. Abt How long do i need to familiarize with the roads?

Taxilim88 SG

Either you become super relief which means you get to drive when there are opportunities (which may not be every week).

Or you become permanent relief. If you want to drive once a week, then either every Sat night or Sunday Day, night or full day. But must commit one or no hirer will take you.

Familiarity with routes is not dependent on how long you drive but how smart you do your homework. If you drive using GPS all the time, give you 30 years also you will not be familiar with routes.

foolsh_2000 SG

It's not really true,use GPS doesn't mean u won't learn the routes. But just that must use with common sense.u see all those PH like U/G all use them.Sometimes must go with the flow to improve.

Jasonlkl SG

Thanks for your kind advice! Seems like super relief is more suitable for me. I hope i can survive as a newbie. Must pray for nice and understanding passengers! đ

Jasonlkl SG

If no gps, i don't have confident to pick up passengers. Cos i didn't drive for 5 years alrdy. But agreed that i cannot solely depend on gps. Can't wait to learn this trade fast!

j007 SG

yesterday i fetched a lady from depot road to cck, she told me that she was going to airport on thursday morning

i offered to fetch her to the airport. at first she said OK

when she reached her place, she said No need liao.

cannot trust females at all

at least she tell u before sending u aeroplane last minute

j007 SG

It's not really true,use GPS doesn't mean u won't learn the routes. But just that must use with common sense.u see all those PH like U/G all use them.Sometimes must go with the flow to improve.

agree, can use gps, from phone or standalone gps with latest updates.

at least u need to know the main roads and POIs

j007 SG

Thanks for your kind advice! Seems like super relief is more suitable for me. I hope i can survive as a newbie. Must pray for nice and understanding passengers! đ

everyone start from somewhere, u are not born to know everything. learn as u earn (drive). any destination not sure, ask pax to guide, otherwise run google map or waze

Jasonlkl SG

Thanks!!! Really appreciate all your replies! With no frds and families in this trade, i need to depend on this forum for more info. Cheers!

Pandanchen SG

If no gps, i don't have confident to pick up passengers. Cos i didn't drive for 5 years alrdy. But agreed that i cannot solely depend on gps. Can't wait to learn this trade fast!

download Waze (free)

wishing you all the best

Jasonlkl SG

Thanks bro! Just dl Waze and will try it. Hopefully will learn how to drive in a more efficient way so that i can earn enough and also have a work life balance. Looking forward to read more about taxi driving experiences.

bowah SG

But sad to say, most in front said die die no join grab, but behind all taking grabcallâŚthat is how 10 Tds, 10 assholes title come about.

u always believe in this theory..

Well, we hv to base on this theory to progress in an injustice society.

bowah SG

no worries lah, the best and quickest lesson to learn is from paxs, dun go listen too much to all these TDs, some/most can bring you to Holland one hor.