Where to look for relief taxi driver?

quickpick SG

In 2 weeks time,i will be a hirer.I would like to know from where or what way can i source for relief taxi driver?Thanks in advance!

caleb_chiang SG

IN classified sections??? Laughing

quickpick SG

Thanks caleb_chiang!Thats one of the source,me still looking for other way.Really worry that i am unable to pay the rental on my own as a hirer(esp. when i am a new taxi driver). Sad

Poolman SG

Surprise u chose to become a hirer without any experiences .

To find a relief for 5pm - 5 am shift is damn difficult . Cos nobody likes to drive night shift !!

To find one 5am - 5pm chicken feed ! Easy ! But u need to become a 5pm - 5am night shift driver like me liao .... Sad

want money , go solo , as in One-Man-Operation ? Work 5 am to 5 pm shift , anytime can get $100 daily salary , then sacrifice 5pm to 8pm without salary !!

Meaning 5pm to 8 pm , u cover back the overheads of at least $70 ( $46 rental + $24 diesel ) , achieved $70 over heads , go home rest !

Take this down :
Monday : Good day , the best & busiest day of the week for Day shift drivers !
Tuesday to Friday : normal , Friday night is the best !
Saturday : a bit slow in the morning , but after 10am , busy til 3pm . 3pm til 7pm slow , then after 8pm .... busy til next morning 6am ! very busy !
Sunday : The worst of the week .... can be very slow til 11am , busy only for a short period of time , like 11am til 2am , after that , slow !!

Poolman SG

Take my advice , unless u are prepare to go solo , the hardship of going solo , or u can take up taxi driving starting from as a relief driver .... easier to pick up , less burden on ur shoulder .

It's quite a burden besides rental .

whether ur body can cope is another issue .

Going solo for 15 hours daily , 365 days ...... no joke leh .

Of course starting as relief is good , it's a fact that most good driver started off as relief , they learnt those lobangs from their seniors , then they go solo ....

Like that easier .

I know cos i started off as relief ... night shift relief . Learnt those night spots areas , building areas , shenton way area , timing of Airport schedule etc ...

Learnt liao , jobs becoming a routine ! Routine makes driving and income easier !

5 years on , and i am still going strong . Both financial and physical .

Of course be responsible to ur body .... when ur body demand more rest , just have to go rest ....

Money just have to become secondary when ur body demand more rest .

Good luck !

quickpick SG

Thanks Poolman again.Me not choice as i have joined Comfort “Train & Place Scheme” with condition of being a hirer with them for 6 months.But if i really can”t take it,i will surrender in a month.I am basically a “night owl”,so i don”t mind driving the 5pm-5am shift.If i am able to find a relief driver,probably i will try to finish the 6 months contract with them.

Poolman SG

U should be able to get $800 extra for signing up new comfort driver .

U can find a day relief anytime .....

But u are boss ..... u lay down the condition , not them !!!

They will see u as new-bird , take u for granted !

Which condition ? As in timing of handover of vehicle , it's best u get them to return the vehicle 2 u at 4pm ..... then like me , stop around 1am . If u like , u may hang around Boat Quay , Clarke Area up til 4am , if u like to learn more .

U lay this condition :

Rental : $46
No need wash , u will wash .

Their shift will be 5am - 4pm ....

Ur shift will be 4pm til 5am .

quickpick SG

Hi Poolman,i will not get any incentives if i dun finish the 6 mths contract with Comfort.I hope Comfort would be able to find a matching relief driver from their database.Tomorrow will be my 1st day in STA Redhill for the 14 day course.Hope maybe when i get my TVL,can follow you to Tuas area for orientation Laughing

Poolman SG

u got my handphone number , right ?

Once u completed ur course , then u contact me .

quickpick SG

Yes,i got your number.I will contact you when i get my TVL in 2 weeks time if everything go smoothly.Cheers & thanks Very Happy