Limousine taxis - Toyota Vellfire Hybrid Taxis

last SG · 2012-03-01T13:33:01+00:00

no offence but having the taxi sign on the roof makes it look.......SHD2833J & SHD2992H as quoted in the pic, both were registered on the 28th June 2012...

Onewaytransfer SG

Probably, he just signed on the dotted line w/o enquiry into details about the car's performance and the hybrid type.

You might be right, of all the taxi companies, Prime taxi always give me an impression that they are out to mislead people. Anyway without jobs, I can't survive, so Prime also no no.

Just_do_it_lah SG

You might be right, of all the taxi companies, Prime taxi always give me an impression that they are out to mislead people. Anyway without jobs, I can't survive, so Prime also no no.

Unless you have some regulars whom required your limousine services regularly, then this vehicle could be a good business venture.

Onewaytransfer SG

Unless you have some regulars whom required your limousine services regularly, then this vehicle could be a good business venture.

Currently depend on Comfort jobs a lot, 2 years of limousine only manage to secure one regular. Most so call regulars come and go, except this one stuck with me 9 months already. But I can forsee this Vellfire will be another Estima, failure story.

Just_do_it_lah SG

Yes, Estima have failed in certain areas.

Initially, the potential drivers (including the senior limousine driver) are optimistic about the chances to get AP approval to Q at the AP Limousine Q. Maybe the proposal is turned down.

If they can't secured some limousine counters to allow the Vellfire to station, then who will want to pay $158, pump petrol, $5k deposits, 5 years contract and sweep the floor ?

Onewaytransfer SG

Yes, Estima have failed in certain areas.

Initially, the potential drivers (including the senior limousine driver) are optimistic about the chances to get AP approval to Q at the AP Limousine Q. Maybe the proposal is turned down.

If they can't secured some limousine counters to allow the Vellfire to station, then who will want to pay $158, pump petrol, $5k deposits, 5 years contract and sweep the floor ?

Very true, on the deposit part, don't understand why need $10k, Vellfire can't be as costly as my mercedes, right? and Comfort only required $1k for deposit. Although they claim can put $5k first, but with that sum of money, isn't it better to drive Comfort with lower cost and use that money as a capital to secure account job. How I wish I had $10k now, many opportunity need money to roll, without that, one had to be contended with company jobs.

Just_do_it_lah SG

The 5K deposit the TD put in will be refunded + another $5k at the end of the 5 year duration contract.

It is something like a joined venture, investing in a vehicle for 5years. The initial proposal was a lump sum of $10k deposit, but not many TDs can come up with that amount up front.

Hence, the deposit amount was lower to $5k, with another $10 on top of the rental of $148, payable for 500 days. After 500 days, the rental will be adjusted down to the initial $148.

Just_do_it_lah SG

My knowledge in the limousine industry resourceful right ?

Onewaytransfer SG

The 5K deposit the TD put in will be refunded + another $5k at the end of the 5 year duration contract.

It is something like a joined venture, investing in a vehicle for 5years. The initial proposal was a lump sum of $10k deposit, but not many TDs can come up with that amount up front.

Hence, the deposit amount was lower to $5k, with another $10 on top of the rental of $148, payable for 500 days. After 500 days, the rental will be adjusted down to the initial $148.

Very true, exactly what the senior limousine driver had told me, thumbs up. Just cannot get over this $10k things. I heard also, some no problem putting $10k in one payment, amazing. Money is so small in this small island.

Just_do_it_lah SG

Just wait and see....

Of course, if you can stay put in CDG, it will be the better option. CDG is good for their networking, credit card payment, fast clearance, MDT calls and corporate jobs for limousine drivers.

Onewaytransfer SG

Just wait and see....

Of course, if you can stay put in CDG, it will be the better option. CDG is good for their networking, credit card payment, fast clearance, MDT calls and corporate jobs for limousine drivers.

I don't think I could venture out from Comfort at this point of time. Many limousine drivers in Comfort hate to serve their corporate clients, but I look in different ways, like what you say, fast clearance, I took minimum 3 jobs, sometime 4, and payment will clear the next working days, which company or DH can do that. It actually indirectly solve my rental problem. Is there really so much quarantee jobs? Many people ask? They had to ask themselves, whether they are willing to put that little finger onto the MDT.

Just_do_it_lah SG

Stick to what you think it is comfortable.

You still need to bring home your earnings and put food on the table. Each individual has their own views of operation. Just do whatever you think it is the best for you and your family.

Good Luck bro.

f1taxidriver SG

I never took CDG Invoice jobs. Its their problem. Why should I do their account jobs and be paid below market rate ?

I only do G. Dep and G. Arr and $18+meter. The rest all on my ban list.

Just_do_it_lah SG

I never took CDG Invoice jobs. Its their problem. Why should I do their account jobs and be paid below market rate ?

I only do G. Dep and G. Arr and $18+meter. The rest all on my ban list.

You are a Maxi Cab... only 200 units on the road... you can choose and pick....

If Maxi cab has 800-900 units on the road.... you can still choose and pick ?

Right now, Mercedes limousine cabbies need to do their utmost best to survive. Anything goes is a good working attitude.

f1taxidriver SG

If that day comes and I was forced to do all jobs just to get at most a cleaning supervisors pay, I sure quit. I will leave the maxicab and go back to 5+meter.

Why you think I change my underwear so often ? If wrong fit, I change. And keep changing until I find something that fits me better.

I wont do sai kang for CDG. They can try. I just resign. Of course leave on good terms. Not ^&*(#$ my way out. Leave the door open just in case.

Just_do_it_lah SG

If that day comes and I was forced to do all jobs just to get at most a cleaning supervisors pay, I sure quit. I will leave the maxicab and go back to 5+meter.

Why you think I change my underwear so often ? If wrong fit, I change. And keep changing until I find something that fits me better.

I wont do sai kang for CDG. They can try. I just resign. Of course leave on good terms. Not ^&*(#$ my way out. Leave the door open just in case.

Yes... Ho Lai Ho Kee..

If I should let go my Viano, I won't mind trying out on the Vellfire Limousine cab.... but this won't happen for at least until September 2012 end.

Need to up my rates on the next contract. If no agreement, then I could sell after another year.

f1taxidriver SG

I rather long 80 lots of CDGE stock and drive a Comfort Viano.

Buying an excursion bus at current COE prices is madness.

Just_do_it_lah SG

The COE premiums would be even higher after August 2012...

When the current 1.5% to be slashed down to 0.5% of the (total vehicles on the road) new COE being to take into account.

Lesser COE.... higher the premiums.... from Aug 2012 to Jan 2015.

It is going to be.... for the COE premiums.

Onewaytransfer SG

Is there invoice jobs for Maxi?

For me, only G- Dep and G- Arr through MDT.

I only try my best to bid Western sector jobs. Unless not enough, than go for Central sector.

The recent fare adjustment for guarantee jobs make it more justify to perform the jobs dutifully.

f1taxidriver SG

Is there invoice jobs for Maxi?

For me, only G- Dep and G- Arr through MDT.

I only try my best to bid Western sector jobs. Unless not enough, than go for Central sector.

The recent fare adjustment for guarantee jobs make it more justify to perform the jobs dutifully.

CDG invoice jobs or account jobs. Maxi got plenty, but not so much during low season.

After the adjustment, only the western sector and tuas / jurong island arrivals and departures make sense.

But I refuse to bid them because CDG account jobs is maciam cheating. CDG invoiced their corporate customers $10 extra, meaning it costs $60 for a maxi AP dep from Tuas / Jurong Island, and $63 for a maxi AP arrival to Tuas / Jurong Island.

I dun like their way of doing business. Its good business, but bad principles. If CDG cannot be transparent in their corporate pricing to cabbies, I refuse to support their jobs regardless how well they pay.

CDG gives corporates some discount depending on distance to airport. This again is good business, but bad principles. Bad for cabbies who had to do all the work. Once again, I will not support them.

Flat fare means flat fare. Distance based means use fare meter. Please dun mix them up.

Just_do_it_lah SG

CDG invoice jobs or account jobs. Maxi got plenty, but not so much during low season.

After the adjustment, only the western sector and tuas / jurong island arrivals and departures make sense.

CDG gives corporates some discount depending on distance to airport. This again is good business, but bad principles. Bad for cabbies who had to do all the work. Once again, I will not support them.

Flat fare means flat fare. Distance based means use fare meter. Please dun mix them up.

All the while....

their Corporate Jobs are paying ....

but what to do? you don't do... there are still some desperate TDs.

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