New Taxi Stands In The Central Business District

allulu69 SG

LTA is flipping Roti Prata.

beli unprofessional. No Brains. They must drive a taxi for sometime before coming out with new rules.

Shame.

SevenEleven SG

this can only mean one thing. they have acted like a puppet because of the string by the attached puppeter

kinwashi SG

Something is wrong somewhere.

Rules can suka suka change here and there. So next time think before implement rules.

Remember,

The lesson l learned from Taxi Vocational Licence Training Progarame course stated.

Q103... can you pick up or set down passegers on the road where there is a single or double white line or yellow line?

answer Yes, if i do not obstruct other vehicles.

Just not long ago, at CBD cannot only at Taxi stands now can at CBD. very confuse all this rules.

QX179R SG

Below are the 10 more taxi stands/stops by month-end

1) Bencoolen St (Somerset Residences)
2) Bencoolen St (Summerview Hotel)
3) Tanjong Pagar
4) Raffles Quay
5) Collyer Quay
6) Yan Kit Road
7) Boat Quay ( Circular Rd)
8) Club St
9) Mosque St
10) Temple St

Lorry` SG

what kind of law is this duno wtf.

the tv is showin it now im watchin

QX179R SG

Channel NewsAsia - Wednesday, March 19

SINGAPORE : Tuesday is the first day of operations after the taxi rule in the Central Business District (CBD) was tweaked.

Cabbies are now allowed to pick up and drop off passengers at side roads, instead of only at designated stands and driveways of buildings.

Some taxi drivers and commuters are still adjusting to the change.

But getting taxis in the CBD should be easier now.

Although most welcomed the move, fine—tuning the rule barely three weeks after it was introduced has also caused some confusion amongst cabbies and commuters.

"It’s only temporary right? Now change already? Very confused. I don’t know that it has changed. Because yesterday I heard from the Chinese news which said on May 1st, we have to follow this new rule," said one taxi driver.

Generally, cabbies like the adjustment to the rule.

"Very convenient for us."

"It’s better for everyone."

But for some commuters, the change is still not good enough.

One commuter said: "Go back to the same old way, that will be the best. Of course no taxis like to offend traffic rules...but I think they are smart enough to know where they should park and where they should stop."

"Inconvenient for the elderly. If a place doesn’t have a taxi stand, it’s inconvenient for them."

The Land Transport Authority had acknowledged it will take some time for cabbies and commuters to adjust to the new rule.

For cab drivers, they have until 1st May to do so after which they face fines of S$100 and three demerit points.

Commuters can expect more taxi stands in the CBD, and prominent signs directing them to the nearest one. — CNA/ch

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LTA Fine Tunes Taxi CBD Rule To Exempt Side Roads

1. With effect from Monday, 17 March 2008, taxis will be allowed to pick up and drop off passengers from side roads in the CBD where buses do not ply. The CBD rule for taxis will continue to apply on roads that have public buses plying. On these roads, taxis can only pick up or drop off passengers at taxi stands or on driveways of buildings between 7am to 10pm from Mondays to Saturdays, except on Sundays and public holidays.

2. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has continued to work closely with the Taxi Operators' Associations and taxi companies to monitor the implementation of the CBD rule for taxi which came into effect on 1 March 2008. The LTA has also taken in public feedback and has decided to make adjustments to minimise inconvenience to passengers, businesses and taxi drivers.

3. "The principal consideration for this rule is safety. This remains our key priority. We, together with the Taxi Operators' Associations and taxi companies, have considered very carefully the feedback from passengers, businesses and taxi drivers, and LTA has decided to allow taxis to pick up and drop off passengers from side roads. Our risk assessment is that roads with the highest risks are the roads where public buses ply. This adjustment balances safety concerns with the need to minimise inconvenience to commuters," said Mr Yam Ah Mee, Chief Executive, Land Transport Authority.

4. Mr Seng Han Thong, Co-Chairman for the Working Group and Advisor to the Taxi Operators' Association (TOA), said, "We have been very concerned about the issues arising out of the implementation of the new ruling and have provided feedback to LTA. Through this joint effort, we hope to resolve to a great extent problems that affected the drivers. Moving forward, I am confident that we shall work closely to face the new challenges of the taxi industry."

5. Added Mr Foo Chi Yong, President of Premier Taxi Operators' Association, "I am relieved to note that the authorities have exercised flexibility in enforcing the new policy during the initial period. We hope to receive the support and understanding from the public so that they can help us as drivers to adjust to the new ruling."

6. "We are heartened by LTA's receptiveness to industry feedback. The proposed tweaks to the system will help ease the problems that our drivers have experienced on the ground. We will continue to work closely with the LTA and our associations to monitor the situation on the ground," said MrYang Ban Seng, CEO of ComfortDelgro's Taxi Business.

7. Welcoming the revision, Ms Jasmine Tan, General Manager, Trans-Cab Services Pte Ltd, added: "Since the implementation of the CBD taxi rule on 1 Mar 2008, LTA has continued to take in the feedback of commuters and taxi drivers. The revisions would certainly benefit drivers and commuters."

8. Mr Lee Wai Mun, Chief Executive Officer of the Automobile Association of Singapore said, "The CBD rule for taxis, in placing safety high on the list of priorities, is the correct approach to take. AAS is happy that the adjustments, while making it more convenient for taxi commuters, retain the need to make our roads safe for the motorists."

9. The LTA will continue to install more taxi stands and taxi lots on roads in the CBD to increase convenience. We will also make the taxi stand signs more prominent and install new directional signs to direct passengers to the nearest taxi stands. Maps showing the location of taxi stands in the CBD area will be distributed to hotels and commercial buildings to make it easier for commuters to locate the nearest taxi stand. These maps will also be included in the public transport information guide for tourists.

10. Mr Nah Tua Bah, President of Comfort Taxi Operators' Association, said, "As taxi drivers, we are happy that the authorities have listened to and considered our feedback and concerns. We would give our support and hope to see all the recommendations implemented soon for the convenience of our commuters."

11. "We believe these changes will still meet our objective to ensure safety and improve convenience for passengers and motorists. As with all changes, it will require some time for adjustment and we seek the understanding of all commuters, businesses, and taxi drivers," said Mr Yam.

(From LTA News Releases)

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