I am with SMRT

last SG · 2010-07-25T09:49:39+00:00

Ok, one vehicle breakdown experience with SMRT last night.. and there goes my saturday night :( Last night my break got some funny noise, in fact there is a...

Poolman SG

Chrysler ?

Not because of flag down .

I heard Classic Limo very aggressive for good service coporate job .

I mean $45 for AP Transfer , for a Chrysler , why not ?

Just_do_it_lah SG

well, unless they gets regular jobs...

$45 is okie...

BobbyToon SG

Hey bro , very likely .

I realized whenever XinYan came around , the next thing is our posts in Wan Bao .

Sekali next Sunday headlines : 马赛地德士司机透露 .........

Long time liao wanbao no taxi news liao ....

Fuck... Really must be careful about what we post here man....

Mercabs SG

u drive how long liao??

u with Central Limo ah.......lol ok .........^^ go help them in the SATS and Airport staff transfer. They need support

I join Central Limo for the corporate & merc point to point jobs.

To support SATS & airport staff transfer, don't need to join Central Limo.

Any SMRT taxis can do the pick up. Anyway, this is not my priority.

Mercabs SG

Hey bro , very likely .

I realized whenever XinYan came around , the next thing is our posts in Wan Bao .

Sekali next Sunday headlines : 马赛地德士司机透露 .........

Long time liao wanbao no taxi news liao ....

Oic!! Thank you Uncle Pool.

Mercabs SG

Those whom made the change -

either not happy with CDG becos their old mercedes are given them problems (CDG not willing to give them a upgraded cab - 50 new mercedes was released late last year).

SMRT Premier Dep looking for experienced Mercedes Limo cabbies to upgrade to Chryslers.. most of these cross-over drivers are guaranteed a new cab.

SMRT chrylsers cabbies was a hit at the Airport Limo Q (when operated by SMRT), this also attracted many cross-over, as it is a Meter + $20. (but since TOA took over the Airport Limo counters, Chryslers are not in their list of Limo required.)

being SMRT drivers, they are entitled a free rental day EVERY MONTH. while CDG only have it (free rental benefit) every 4 months.

there may be other reasons...

Talking about rental rebates, SMRT merc drivers are entitled a free rental day every month & $100 cash bonus/month & $400 accident free incentive per year.

Not much though but better than nothing.

xinyan SG

Hi All

I am not a reporter from anywhere...

I am one intertested to join as TD, after reading this forum for a month I applied and got the approval letter.

Went for my medical checkup and waiting to collect report next week.

I just lots of questions cos like to know more about this job.

I am sorry if it causes some confusions.

Just_do_it_lah SG

Hi All

I am not a reporter from anywhere...

I am one intertested to join as TD, after reading this forum for a month I applied and got the approval letter.

Went for my medical checkup and waiting to collect report next week.

I just lots of questions cos like to know more about this job.

I am sorry if it causes some confusions.

No problem at all,

ask whatever you are in doubt... we ( the regular forumer ) will try to provide you with necessary information (to our best knowlegde). Some of the comment/remarks may be sacrastic or baseless, but we are all humans and the stress levels TD faces everyday. (don't take it too hard).

The forum page is for you to mingle around. know their opinions but the final decision still rely on yourself.

hopefully, we are of you help and keep your thread coming, also pls post some of your opinions that may benefit the rest of the forumers.

cheers.

Tio Call Liao SG

JDIL bro

we should nominate u as TD advisor haha. your info all quite good.

keep it up

Poolman SG

Advisor ? he shuld be SMRT Consultant .

Uncle Pool TransCab only ......

xinyan SG

Hi Just do it

Honestly, I am very impressed by the unity and helpfulness U all have.

Some or mostly sales/retail industries pp r very selfish, they take evry new bird as competitors, they worry or not willing to share the CAKE.

I do have a friend work as TD, told me easy money to make but ask him how?

His answer is no comment, so even my friend also selfish.( or he is not my friend, haha)

I do ask lots of questions and all answer by all the helpful bros and friends here( even we never met but I take it we r all friends)

I also think that most of u work nite shift, any comments for day ? I am still thinking day or nite shift.

Everyone of us want to make a decent living, if one can help others, everyone will able to leave happier and longer life.

Thanks to all

Just_do_it_lah SG

JDIL bro

we should nominate u as TD advisor haha. your info all quite good.

keep it up

Bro TCL,
me only a green horn... as compared to you. Remembered that you drove the old CDi Mercedes !!!

Bro Poolman,

me just speak my mind. it is good to provide a helping hand to newbies. these guys are the "leaders of the future" (TD).. .

You and TCL have more experiences than me...

In ranking (army), you are the Platoon Commander,

TCL the Platoon Sgt..

me 1st class private...

So, Platoon Commander.. when are you buying us dinner ??

Just_do_it_lah SG

Hi Just do it

Honestly, I am very impressed by the unity and helpfulness U all have.

Some or mostly sales/retail industries pp r very selfish, they take evry new bird as competitors, they worry or not willing to share the CAKE.

I do have a friend work as TD, told me easy money to make but ask him how?

His answer is no comment, so even my friend also selfish.( or he is not my friend, haha)

I do ask lots of questions and all answer by all the helpful bros and friends here( even we never met but I take it we r all friends)

I also think that most of u work nite shift, any comments for day ? I am still thinking day or nite shift.

Everyone of us want to make a decent living, if one can help others, everyone will able to leave happier and longer life.

Thanks to all

Day or night shift depends on your registered hirer. If he wants to drive day.. then you have to drive night...

If you wants to drive day shift - then you have to state your shift specifying to the potential partner. You can do it Online (some TD's website) or thru taxi company.

If you intend to drive OMO, then you can request for a cab from the company, after that, you can search for a night relief if you felt tired driving alone.

Day shift has it advantages (got time for family in the evening). Few of the disadvantages is the HEAT from the Sun, Heavy traffic Jams during peak hour, also Many White Monkey hiding at Over-head bridge with a speed cam.

Night shift needs alot of sacrifices (no social life). the advantages are the opposite of the disadvantage mentioned above... except for traffic jams.

As TD income is not fixed = it depends on the trips/luck of that particular day..

Furthermore, we encourage fellow TDs not to reveal their daily income online... the reason....? you guess... ( this is a national forum page - every one can access into this page - including the taxman ). lol.

If you have a Full-time Job at the moment... stay with it.... Unless you are unemployed and having a Driving Licence, then go for the Vocational Licence (that is TDVL).

As long as you are honesty to yourself, don't overcharge, always ask the pax for his/her preferred routes, then you should be fine...

cheers.

Just_do_it_lah SG

Hi Just do it

Honestly, I am very impressed by the unity and helpfulness U all have.

Some or mostly sales/retail industries pp r very selfish, they take evry new bird as competitors, they worry or not willing to share the CAKE.

I do have a friend work as TD, told me easy money to make but ask him how?

His answer is no comment, so even my friend also selfish.( or he is not my friend, haha)

I do ask lots of questions and all answer by all the helpful bros and friends here( even we never met but I take it we r all friends)

I also think that most of u work nite shift, any comments for day ? I am still thinking day or nite shift.

Everyone of us want to make a decent living, if one can help others, everyone will able to leave happier and longer life.

Thanks to all

there isn't any easy $ in taxi driving. it is all hardwork.

the meter is regulated & monitored by the Authority (LTA).

as long as there are pax in your cab, the meter runs...

you got to learn your trade slowly, wisely and of course, you can buy Coffee for Uncle Poolman and Uncle TCL to understand the trade more...

xinyan SG

Hi Just dot it

That person said easy cos he mention he ever did 50-60 per hr dring peak hrs by only stay within CBD area.

For me, money never easy to earn- mostly thru nard work.

But above all that, we need to learn a better way to maximise our income in leagal ways.

Thats is why I respect all of u who r willing to share ur experiences for us new bird to enhance/improve our skills.

Thanks agin for ur quick reply.

Just_do_it_lah SG

Hi Just dot it

That person said easy cos he mention he ever did 50-60 per hr dring peak hrs by only stay within CBD area.

For me, money never easy to earn- mostly thru nard work.

But above all that, we need to learn a better way to maximise our income in leagal ways.

Thats is why I respect all of u who r willing to share ur experiences for us new bird to enhance/improve our skills.

Thanks agin for ur quick reply.

this...

you should go for some TD's gathering ( spend some time to know more ), also mingles with fellow TDs are important ( sometimes, they will call you if there are no cabs at airport etc. or some traffic information ). as i did mentioned on the above few threads, we should'nt reveal the $$ you clocked.

to maximize income, you should join a taxi-stand group (for normal), a Limo-Group if you are a limo driver. with this walky grouping, you will probably get some trips rather than waiting for your MDT (Modile Data Terminal) to allocate jobs to you. hence, your income will increase gradually.

As long as you ON YOUR METER for every trip and NOT ADD ON SURCHARGES you are NOT ALLOWED to add... then it is legal... (except for limo drivers who occasionally have limo jobs from hotels or from Limo grouping - private arrangement).

Nobody can be a millionaire by cheating a few dollars (by adding additional surcharges to the meter)... he will be caught (one day) if the pax is smart. (and when he is caught, he will plead for leniency), why put yourself in this situation ?

xinyan SG

HI just do it

regarding joining a group, is more advisable after few mths after we more familar wirh the route ?

xinyan SG

Hi Just di it

When u talk about OMO and hirer, whats the diff ?

Just_do_it_lah SG

OMO = One Man Operation ( one man = 2 shifts ).. organise your time, maximize your income.

Hirer = Registered to be responsible for the cab well being. Company will deduct daily rental thru Giro from the Hirer's a/c only. If he has a relief, relief TD will just pay direct to him.

Hirer can be a OMO if he chooses to... but by economical means, he should have a relief partner to cover the alternate shift.

xinyan SG

Hi Just do it

what time range do u think a OMO should work to max income ?

When said Hirer responsible for the cab well being, should that be the same as OMO ?

How do taxi company deduct rental for OMO ? same as hirer daily thru GIRO ?

By the way, what r u driving and which taxi coy ?

Thanks

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