I read so many of TD's encounters with bad passengers who accuse
TD for driving longer routes. But personally, I met a TD who really
go the longer route even after I told him I'll guide him to take my
route.
I've been going from my home in Hougang to my company in
Tampines central for years via Old Tampines rd (bus 72's route) and
it's faster than whatever expressway route (I forgot the name of
the expressway, think it's CTE. This expressway route also taken
before with a few TD, but always got traffic jam so I prefer Old
Tampines rd).
So whenever I take cab (due to me waking up late sometimes) to
company, I'll always ask the TD to go by old tampines rd.
But once, there's this tmd TD uncle who asked me what route to
take, I asked him to go by Old Tampines Rd, he said that road &
expressway always jam. I replied I always take bus 72 which also go
via Old Tampines Rd but I've never experienced jam. Then he
insisted on going by Jalan Kayu Rd then to some expressway. I
quickly pointed out that would be a longer route, he said no choice
because of jam and just started driving.
I was shocked but too late to get off already. Never mind, so I
let him drive. Even for those TD who took some expressway route,
they never have to drive via Jalan Kayu road. This is clearly a rip
off! Thoughout the journey, he keep on saying Old Tampines Rd
jam.
Personally, during those times when I woke up on time, and take
bus 72 which go to Tampines Central via Old Tampines Rd, the
traffic is always normal one. Then I SMSed a colleague who took bus
72 to office, she also said that morning Old Tampines Rd no jam,
normal road conditions.
When nearing Tampines Central (near the temple & dormitory
area), that tmd TD went to the HDB flats area in the national
library side to took another longer route. I pointed to him again,
that he can take the route next to Tampines dormitory (after the
temples) to access central (bus 72's route), he said that road
cannot take. I was like "What?!"
Then he go all the way to the road beside Courts/GIANT to the
HDB flats near the national library area.
When reached Tampines Central finally, I paid $27 (my usual is
$10.** only!) and I'm still late despite taking a cab. Normally,
when I woke up late, I take cab which go by Old Tampines Road, I'll
still be on time and paying only $10.**.
This is clearly a rip off! So, don't blame us pax for being
suspicious or agitated when asking about route!
Sorry to hear ur ordeal.....very stubborn uncle indeed lol..he
very old man?