Cabby Story

Tiny 168 SG

Cabby's story - This Article came out on ST forum Today.

'We have to give ourselves a break as and when necessary so we do not fall sick.'

MR SID CHIA: 'I am a taxi driver who has been working for the past 15 years and I sympathise with Miss Li Meixuan who had to wait 11/2 hours for a cab ('Trying time waiting for a cab'; Wednesday). Unfortunately, it is true that on Sundays, there are fewer taxis on the road as most drivers take time off to be with their families. Cabbies are self-employed and we adhere to the rules laid down by the Land Transport Authority and taxi companies. Like other businessmen, we have to take care of ourselves first. We do not enjoy medical benefits or medical leave. We do not have our daily rental waived when we fall sick, unless we are hospitalised. So we have to give ourselves a break as and when necessary so we do not fall sick. As for not driving on rainy days, it is a no-brainer - accidents are too costly. And all cabbies are given the option to pick up or not to pick up passengers - as long as they have a legitimate reason.'

Poolman SG

I am surprised ST put an effort to publish an article posted by a taxi driver .

Well done ST .

hammerhammer8888 SG

Hospitalise no need pay rental ah?

Mercabs SG

Hospitalise no need pay rental ah?

You mean you don't know ?

Who else doesn't know raise your hand

Mercabs SG

I am surprised ST put an effort to publish an article posted by a taxi driver .

Well done ST .

Why not ?

Just_do_it_lah SG

Well said.... Mr Sid Chia..

Hopefully, that will not encourage Public Transports to recommend more new taxis on the road. .

Sweeping floor on Sunday is also very tiring... no extras surcharges... si pei sian... .

That's why paxs must be "educated" to call-booking for a cab if they wants it urgently.... if not... keep waiting... (just like the youtube)...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohgubqWxvG8&feature=related

Orchard Road at this festive-seasons will be a nightmare to all drivers (not only TDs). And attenting a Call-Booking at Takashimaya will takes more than the usual waiting time... Most TDs rejects Taka calls becos Orchard Link is a choke of blocks.

Alvin87a SG

You mean you don't know ?

Who else doesn't know raise your hand

all the while ..i also dunno!

Hospitalise no need pay rental ...I thought TD company r blood sucker...u die ure problem,i still wnt ure rental!

Just_do_it_lah SG

all the while ..i also dunno!

Hospitalise no need pay rental ...I thought TD company r blood sucker...u die ure problem,i still wnt ure rental!

TDs bought insurance lah....(from TD company). Hirers will have more benefits.

Tiny 168 SG

ST do publish articles from TD but rare.

Reason may be letters from TD are run-of-the-mill and does not offer a fresh perspective.

Tiny 168 SG

ST do publish articles from TD but rare.

Reason may be letters from TD are run-of-the-mill and does not offer a fresh perspective.

Poolman SG

Hospitalise no need pay rental ah?

If you joined Union , even better , got Fruits Hampers , hahahahahah .

Actually i dunno such scheme from TransCab , Comfort yes .

Also somebody from your family passed away ( touch wood ) , can also no need pay rental , but must prove with death certificate , 3 days Compassionate Leaves .

Poolman SG

As for this article , they must ask Poolman how to solve problems , hahahahaha .

Then i see my crystal ball . . . .

komade SG

If you joined Union , even better , got Fruits Hampers , hahahahahah .

Actually i dunno such scheme from TransCab , Comfort yes .

Also somebody from your family passed away ( touch wood ) , can also no need pay rental , but must prove with death certificate , 3 days Compassionate Leaves .

trans also got tis shceme u ask 967