New cabby-to-be

last SG · 2011-08-30T07:50:40+00:00

I am not too sure if some soon-to-be TDs is suitable to hold a walkie when they are new on the road.There are so many postings here and there from kancheong...

Sonatan SG

Hi Fellow cabbys' brothers n sisters (if any) Chauffeur ,

Juz a brief intro about myself, albeit, for privacy reason, I do not wish to disclose too much about myself in a forum, except tat I m ... ahem...paiseh...paiseh... Shy Whistler uncle Tan (correct me if I m wrong, from wat I read, though not yet completed reading thru all postings, I think I might be the oldest or is there anyone older than me in the forum here), Chinese, 54, stay in CCK (bro poolman, btw, r u still staying in CCK, hope to hv many chances to meet up with u if u dun mind, at your convenience, can I hv ur kind permission to pm me ur mobile so I can call u if u dun mind).

I m new to taxi driving, will be attending the express 3 wks course conducted by STA on 19/9/11, afterwhich I intend to be a Comfort Sonata relief while at the same time apply to be a Sonata OMO hirer (hahaha... thus my nick "Sonatan").

The reason where I choose Sonata is bcos, basically I m a lazy bum, juz wan to top up at the nearest diesel kiosk, if I m not wrong at Sungei Kadut, which is very near to my place and also easier to get a relief taxi as near to my home as possible, should I get a relief listing from Comfort Sin Ming and/or Jurong comfort kiosk?.

After reading thru all the past postings, I m extremely impressed with the camarederie and brotherhood, particularly all the un-selfish sharings of all bros, the happy gatherings and the BBQs and wish to be a part of the brotherhood, I hope I m welcomed here and have an enjoyable stay and make my living together thick and thin with all of u bros n sis.

I m particularly extremely impressed with poolmen American Girl for his outstanding sharing (and

also pandanchen), particularly wat bro pool mentioned in http://sgforums.com/forums/3426/topics/390680, pg 3: "Welcome Kingkong Buddy .... Yeah , my style , got money let's make together. It's up to you. I am pretty sure ...... those money i cannot make alone. If i want to sub all , some will drain away to someone else. i can only hold that much ..... cos my hand is just that big! Any access will drip onto the floor, wasted. As what chinese said : 好水不流外人田"

Bro pool, I would also like to join fellow bros in Lake View service, juz wondering is application still open, if still available, plse guide me along once I get my TDVL.

Many thanks and will keep in touch as and when I m available

hammerhammer8888 SG

Uncle Tan, welcome to the forum.

komade SG

dun talk so much to pool wait u PHUI!!! like him also....... :P

Sonatan SG

Uncle Tan, welcome to the forum.

Bro,

Many thanks for welcoming me here, it gives me a sense of warmth n feeling of belonging here... kumsia...kumsia... Thank You

Poolman SG

welcome to the war ship .

we need warriors on board .

Poolman SG

Lake View , just give yourself sometime to run in your rhythm .

Lake View calls can be quite heart attack one .

Sometimes quiet , sometimes drive like mad .

Poolman SG

To Sonatan .....

Now remain focus on your course . Other options we discuss later .

Pass liao see how .

U cannot afford to be distracted at the meantime .

Beware if you join SMRT training course , be prepare for the hard selling tactic in persuading you to sign up for their old taxis lying behind their back yard .

Khoon2580 SG

To Sonatan .....

Now remain focus on your course . Other options we discuss later .

Pass liao see how .

U cannot afford to be distracted at the meantime .

Beware if you join SMRT training course , be prepare for the hard selling tactic in persuading you to sign up for their old taxis lying behind their back yard .

ya (pool) man... ha ha...

pass the course first... can consider different options after the course...

smrt will go all out to ask u take their taxis... muz consider cost plus feasiblity in operations...

Sonatan SG

To Sonatan .....

Now remain focus on your course . Other options we discuss later .

Pass liao see how .

U cannot afford to be distracted at the meantime .

Beware if you join SMRT training course , be prepare for the hard selling tactic in persuading you to sign up for their old taxis lying behind their back yard .

Bro poolman,

I m attending the express course conducted by STA at redhill on 19/9/11, hope to quickly pass n go CDG Sin MIng to register for Comfort relief n at the same time apply tobe Comfort hirer after which I look forward to joining u all in Lake View..

Mercabs SG

To Sonatan .....

Now remain focus on your course . Other options we discuss later .

Pass liao see how .

U cannot afford to be distracted at the meantime .

Beware if you join SMRT training course , be prepare for the hard selling tactic in persuading you to sign up for their old taxis lying behind their back yard .

Please lah!

Fyi, there's no hard sell tactics and please do not give wrong info.

You are the moderator here so please help to give only the facts.

Mercabs SG

ya (pool) man... ha ha...

pass the course first... can consider different options after the course...

smrt will go all out to ask u take their taxis... muz consider cost plus feasiblity in operations...

It is only natural to encourage you to do that so that you will benefits from getting the course fee refunded.

Mercabs SG

I am not saying all these just because I started from SMRT.

In fact I heard so many scary tales from ex-SMRT hirer about how SMRT going to humtam you when you return the taxi.

I've return my merc and I can only say it was a quick and simple inspection.

No whatever tactics from SMRT to humtam me.

Mercabs SG

But then all taxi companies are the same.

All will only protect their self interest. So whichever coy you chose, just drive safe.

Mercabs SG

ya (pool) man... ha ha...

pass the course first... can consider different options after the course...

smrt will go all out to ask u take their taxis... muz consider cost plus feasiblity in operations...

If talking about cost plus feasibilty in operations, I would like to hear about your CNG against diesel.

Mercabs SG

Bro,

Many thanks for welcoming me here, it gives me a sense of warmth n feeling of belonging here... kumsia...kumsia... Thank You

You keep chasing us how not to welcome you

Sonatan SG

paiseh...paisei... lah... twee pui chee lah... bro.

komade SG

paiseh...paisei... lah... twee pui chee lah... bro.

dun kan cheong bro all of us here relax drivers 1~~~~~

Cash Lee SG

dun kan cheong bro all of us here relax drivers 1~~~~~

idle or relax drivers?

bowah SG

Hi, welcome,

Basically, you need to learn to walk before you run, take a step at a time, no hurry, stay calm and remain cool. And at yr age, you should be cool and calm. Taxi driving is nothing to be excite about, it is a honest work wheretime, energy, skill and mind are put in into use in exchanges for $$ to buy goods. And also, age is not a barrier here, you need to have confident in yourself and it is good that you take another skill to learn and open more opportunities for yourself.

People here can only give you sound advices. Once you OTR, you are on your own and slowly, you will create your own pattern of driving which ultimately suit only you. And during this period, you can then recount these advices and set priorty for yourself on how to drive on.

Sonatan SG

Thanks bro bowah n Komade for ur advice.