Grin, I for one don't blame him! Life isnt easy working as a
taxi driver. I drive 4 hours up to KL and my eyes start blurring on
me... I salute our hard working taxi drivers!
At least he isn't driving people around with the meter off and
demanding "Oh you want to go to orchard road from airport? $100
please". Like some cab drivers do in less regulated countries
neighbouring this island we call home.
Taking a taxi is for those who can afford it, or once in a blue
moon when one is in a terrible rush. What's the most a fare
can be stretched by? Maybe a $40 fare becomes $50. If $10
matters that much to the passenger, he/she really shouldnt be
taking a cab. Singapore has an excellent mrt+bus system, use
it people! Besides, expensive cab fares encourage people to plan
their schedules better, and to actually listen to the alarm clock
when it rings!
For the uninformed. Its far cheaper to take a taxi
everyday for 10 years (inclusive of phone call booking fee) then to
buy a car (including COE and Fuel). So thank you mr. Taxi Drivers
;P Just dont overcharge people too much yeah? =)
It is not the amount of money that matters.. This is a matter of
principle.. These people are taking passengers as idiots.. Openly
soliciting ways to rip the passengers of money.. How else to
'squeeeze the meter somemore'? Maybe deliberate alteration of taxi
meters so that passengers will be charged more? This is even more
dangerous than fixing a price with customer before a journey.. We
cannot even trust the taxi meter! Another way which they can
'squeeze the meter more' is obviously to take a longer route. You
mentioned that some people took a taxi beause they are rushing for
time..How would you feel if you meet somebody like sgcabby who
only cares about his wallet and not about whether you can make
it for your important meeting?