Read this thread a few days back, have to say it brings back a
lot of memories.
I was a Mickey Mouse driver when i first started out. Although,
i did feel i kind of knew most major roads and E-ways during that
time, i wouldn't "die of a horrible death".
Of course, i did spend a considerable amount of effort to read
through "right leg" and "left leg" posts.
So i started, without a street directory in the cab (wasn't
intentional, my hirer and night relief didn't use it). The only
thing i rely upon was the google maps on my iphone(thank god i had
no trouble spelling out the street names).
Then it happened, during the morning peak hours, i dropped
someone at the fourth most "ice cream" place for day shift drivers.
I didn't have any thoughts on where to go next, just wandered
aimlessly.
Suddenly, there was a pax running after my cab. As expected, the
pax was unfashionably late for work. I knew the fastest way but i
didn't know where was the nearest E-way entrance and the exact drop
off location was.
The pax was really nice and kind to guide me along. Upon
arriving at the destination, i fumbled with the NETS payment. The
pax told me two words "jia you" before alighting.
That was my turning point, from then on, i put in every effort
in knowing my routes. Three reasons. One, i can only be new for so
long, not forever. Two, if "right leg" and "left leg" can do it,
why can't i. Three, i don't want to disappoint another pax.
Someone has posted a lot of threads and posts, which to be
honest, i do not agree with most and i find it to be crap for the
rest. But i for once do agree with his this post (statement).
What i can only say is the phrase "i don't know" does more harm
than good to oneself in the long term. Then again, i am a nobody
and if the others in the trade who still carry on with this phrase
in their minds whenever they start their engines everyday, so be
it.
Although i drive a normalsine, there are 2 types of grease i
carry and use occasionally. Light duty for locals. Heavy duty for
non locals. People who know me well, have heard in real time over
the phone when i used the grease. No prizes for guessing who has
the louder or only voice in my cab.
excuse me i don't understand what u trying to say!can u go drect
to the point?what grease r u talking about?yeah every taxi driver
must learn their routes,but it takes some time,remember Rome wasn't
built in a day!
