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Apr 5, 2011
Procedures in place to protect cabbies
THE National Taxi Association and taxi companies are aware of
the issues raised by Miss Janelle Seah ('Protect cabbies like my
dad better'; March 22) and are equally concerned about enhancing
the welfare of taxi drivers.
Issues such as the safety of drivers and fare cheats had been
discussed and deliberated
previously at an industry level. We have also been working
closely with the Land Transport Authority and the police on efforts
to enhance taxi drivers' safety. Taxi companies have
mechanisms in place to help drivers deal with emergencies such
as robberies and fare cheating.
As for the representation of self-employed taxi drivers, the
association, which is affiliated with the National Trades Union
Congress, fulfils such a role.
A key aim of ours is to make representations on our members'
behalf on matters affecting them to the relevant authorities, and
promote cooperation and better understanding between members and
companies.
Wee Boon Kim
President, National Taxi Association
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Dear Mr
Kim,
While i can agreed the
National Taxi Association (NTA) being affiliated with NTUC has a
role to fulfill, discussion and deliberation seems to be the most
common answer given.
But after all these many
years, yet no action have been taken to protect the risk and lives
of all taxi drivers.
Taxi drivers are still
risking their lives in the course of their work as a public
transport provider.
Every sons
and daughters, brothers and sisters of a cabby are still
praying for the safety for their loved ones whenever they leave
home to earn three decent meals for the family.
We don't need to see
several more cabbies lose their arms and limbs, or even their lives
before concrete action then be taken.
We hoped we can see some
precautionary measures taken as soon as possible rather than NTA
doing lip services on behalf of all taxi drivers member. Thank
you.
