TD Wannabe II ( On The Road Version )

last SG · 2012-01-31T21:27:05+00:00

It's an example of OMO-ing .OMO got no time for such "luxuries" online .Sleep also not enuf time liao .Some say relax here relax there , still OMO not fun .I...

StriveOn SG

Sounds scary. Have you met any nasty pax so far?

I won't use the word scary, more like stress, or unpleasantness. But after you can do what you want (set the GPS, put on a smile, and get on with some real professional driving), the feeling is pleasant.

Its like a Maths problem, at first cannot get the answer, then when you can solve it, the feeling is good.

So far, all my paxes are either OK, or good. Probably because of Praying, and don't use the K * * word so often.

Poolman SG

Nasty paxes ? This is those people . the best , to train our endurance skills . hahahahahah

Poolman SG

u’ll learn more with nasty paxe .

StriveOn SG

I had 2 young Vietnamese girls going from AMK to Boat Quay.

I think she expert Taxi commuter.

When they board, I say the usual, "I am new, if any route you prefer, please let me know". She answered, "in front, turn left"

Imagine she is talking in Vietnamese like this "xxx yyy xx yyy" to her friend.

Then "xxx yyy xxx yyy uncle turn right yyy xxx"

So if you dont open your ears, you will miss her instructions.

StriveOn SG

Sometimes when somebody (normally guy) talk to you in a friendly manner, you better check...

This guy talk to me like old friend, then after a few km, then I realise my taximeter not ON.

After ON, he talk less.

StriveOn SG

Just an update on my earlier posting.

I did not collect the $3 location surcharge for MBS for the trip to Tekka Market. Actually I can collect the City Surcharge, also $3. Wasted, siaz!!

Tuition Fees of a new TD.

StriveOn SG

bro Strive on,happy to see you adapting & improving

Strive on & Rock on.... :)

Thanks Teolk.

I am so happy that all you brudders share your experiences. Otherwise, still in the dark what to expect, and how to tackle day-to-day problems.

Khoon2580 SG

Just an update on my earlier posting.

I did not collect the $3 location surcharge for MBS for the trip to Tekka Market. Actually I can collect the City Surcharge, also $3. Wasted, siaz!!

Tuition Fees of a new TD.

wake up your idea!

we drive red ... where got MBS location surcharge???

MBS - onli hav city surcharge... mon to sun... 5:00pm to 11:59pm....

MMO69 SG

Trans Cab NO MBS surcharge hor, wait kena complain.

http://www.transcabservices.com.sg/view_page.aspx?id=12

JLKL SG

When I say, "Sorry mam, I am new, can I check my map?" I will quickly set my GPS.

Then they say, "No problem, just go straight"

Wah lau, cannot set GPS liao, otherwise Pax angry.

Then next instruction from Pax, "Go straight down, then turn right"

Jialat, 1st turn, 2nd turn or 3rd turn. When you live there it is obvious which turn to take, but I dont live there, and I am New TD.

First traffic light was green, pretend slow a bit, then,... HENG ah, traffic light turn Red, got chance to set GPS liao.

This is how I drive, living life on the edge.

when u ask pax to guide you and they say ok, why do you still need to set the gps?? if you do, some paxs will feel offended.. ask me to guide and then u set gps.. dun over rely on gps.. end of day, u learn nothing one..

StriveOn SG

Yes I know I should not rely on the GPS. But without the GPS, I cannot even go 2 km.

First thing is how to get out of the estate and aim for the correct expressway, then when reach the other end, how to go towards the target destination.

Everyday, I spend a lot of time looking at the map, and reviewing my previous day's route so that I can stop relying on the GPS.

Actually I did not ask Pax to show the way. I said "I am new, don't mind I check my map". Then they reply, " its' OK, just go straight". But some of them do not give proper instructions, just give general ones, and then I am stuck.

StriveOn SG

wake up your idea!

we drive red ... where got MBS location surcharge???

MBS - onli hav city surcharge... mon to sun... 5:00pm to 11:59pm....

That's why I DID NOT collect the Location Surcharge.

But that was in the evening, so I can collect the City Surchage, which I did not.

Poolman SG

StriveOn should first learnt how to be thick skin a bit , just a bit .

Thick skin enough to ask and ask .

And thick skin enough to take critics from paxes .

And thick skin enough to admit mistakes .

Poolman SG

I like to remind members , passengers requested a receipt does not mean they want to lodge a complaint against u , cos their taxi fare can be reimburse with only the receipt . I doubt they really so free wanna complaint against you for minor issues . They got better things to do .

That is one reason why i chose to drive night , cos i would say 70% of passengers , their fare can be reimburse , and they dun really care which way you chose to go , as long as it's reasonable .

Be it like $24 , $25 , $25.80 , even jams $28 , they also like that .

Unless pax say Tampines Ave 5 , u go woodlands then loop back to Tampines , then this is ridiculous .

Poolman SG

At least StriveOn can remember to collect those surcharges .

Some members here , 6 months later than know some location actually can collect surcharge

foolsh_2000 SG

yeah that's true as pointed out by BRo poolman,passengers ask for receipt cos can claim fr their company,in the beginning i too got scared when they ask for receipt!but until now i sometimes dare not collect CBD charges cos i scared if i go wrong directions and passengers gotta lead me all the way,i don't feel nice collecting the charges!as for GPS,normally i will set it after a while when both of us are not sure!i usually do the trick of asking whether can turn left or right or straight ahead,if passenger can tell me,they usually will direct u all the way!i just need to follow uncle turn left,keep to ur right,enter right into carpark,stop here!collect oney and just say thank u!

Alvin87a SG

Yes I know I should not rely on the GPS. But without the GPS, I cannot even go 2 km.

First thing is how to get out of the estate and aim for the correct expressway, then when reach the other end, how to go towards the target destination.

Everyday, I spend a lot of time looking at the map, and reviewing my previous day's route so that I can stop relying on the GPS.

better than me!i got GPS ,but dunno how to use!I only use google map.I amost give up driving TD @second night,very stress!...

WhiskyOTR SG

Yes I know I should not rely on the GPS. But without the GPS, I cannot even go 2 km.

First thing is how to get out of the estate and aim for the correct expressway, then when reach the other end, how to go towards the target destination.

Everyday, I spend a lot of time looking at the map, and reviewing my previous day's route so that I can stop relying on the GPS.

i'm gonna face the same problem when i start driving, which gps are you using?

JLKL SG

Yes I know I should not rely on the GPS. But without the GPS, I cannot even go 2 km.

First thing is how to get out of the estate and aim for the correct expressway, then when reach the other end, how to go towards the target destination.

Everyday, I spend a lot of time looking at the map, and reviewing my previous day's route so that I can stop relying on the GPS.

what i do till now is at taxi stand queuing, i just flip thru the street directory.. my weak side till now still is western singapore, so when got time, i just flip thru the western part and believe it or not, it really helps.. imagine everyday duno see how many times the same page.. try to drill inside your mind...

JLKL SG

StriveOn should first learnt how to be thick skin a bit , just a bit .

Thick skin enough to ask and ask .

And thick skin enough to take critics from paxes .

And thick skin enough to admit mistakes .

yah lor, the most is kana fucked by pax nia mah.. end of trip, still got money to collect.. some paxs see me blur blur, end trip still got tips one.. maybe see me sibei cham.. hee

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