You are smart cabby. Singapore got many many cabbies who cannot
think so clearly. Just like some cabbies will scan pax before they
even stop, there are pax who scan the cabby for that blur fark look
before they board.
It is a good idea to ask friends if u got that blur face. If not
sure it is good idea to wear sunglass and hide that blur blur
innocent look. You look at those wan bao cabbies who got beaten up.
Thats the look and dressing to avoid. Ever saw or read about a
chrysler, kim gu or e-class limo cabby who kenna whacked or get
conned? Never right? Some of these limo cabbies are even
under-cover police. Thats how our police track drug traffickers,
illegal pros movement, and get crime tips thru taxi group walkie
talkie.
Yes. Robbers and fare cheats choose their targets. Those
lau ah pek drivers, small built or bui bui drivers
are at risk. Cos they are weaker or cannot run after the fare
cheats.
Night drivers must be extra careful. If you want to go
places like Clarke Quay, Boat Quay, Neil Rd, Orchard Towers and
Geyland, then you must be super alert. Otherwise, go queue at
MRT stations, airport or Malls in the heartlands and make
multiple short trips.
Even the way you drive. If you drive slow slow, blur
blur type, you are a potential target. The robber or
fare cheat will observe your habits. If you are the active
aggressive (not reckless), drive close to speed limit type or
exceed a bit, he will think twice.
If you suspect any pax, make conversation. At traffic
stops, turn your head to look at him. If he sits just behind
you instead of to your left, then you better be alert.
Still, it's a risk and you are vulnerable driving at
night. Not 100% safe.