A new fleet of
SMRT taxis will hit the road soon
to offer better comfort to passengers
1. The
public will witness a new sight on the streets on Tuesday (March
15), as SMRT
Taxis rolls out its latest taxi – the Chevrolet Epica.
2. Passengers riding in the new maroon taxis will be seated in
luxury and comfort, in a
quieter interior with on-board magazines to accompany their
trip. As an introductory
promotion, 35,000 tissue packs will be given out to passengers,
while stock lasts.
3. The taxi windows are all lined with a solar film to keep the
sun and heat out, while the rear side windows and windscreen have
been tinted to lessen the glare.
4. Other features of the vehicle include automatic headlights,
rain-sensing wipers, an
anti-lock braking system (ABS) and a water-resistant
floorboard.
SMRT Taxis’ fleet
to be increased and improved with the Chevrolet
Epica
5. The
Chevrolet Epica taxi is in line with the company’s plans to
increase its fleet to
meet rising demand. More than that, however, SMRT Taxis aims to
do this by
enhancing the passengers’ travel experience.
6. Flag-down rate for the new Chevrolet Epica taxi will be at
$3.20. Booking fees will be as per current booking fees for
standard taxis – $3.50 per trip from 7 to 9.30am and 5 to 11pm on
Mondays to Fridays; and $2.50 per trip at all other times,
including
Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. Advance booking fee
remains at $5.20 per
trip.
7. “This new fleet of taxis will give passengers a smoother and
more comfortable ride
with its better comfort, performance and reliability,” said Ms
Teo Chew Hoon,
Executive Vice-President, Commercial and Roads. “The move to
improve our
vehicles is just one of the ways SMRT Taxis is realising its
commitment to serve its
customers better”
