A major problem exists because of pte limo. Take Tour East for
example, they have the Emirates contract plus a lot of pick-ups,
city tours and transfers. They only got x num ber of Mercs, BMW and
combis or buses, so majority they contract out.
Last I when i was working as pte limo driver for company, was
that they pay only $32 for Merc transfer and $28 for camry, but
they got tons of jobs, so many pte limos take it up.
Therafter these companies then will price their transfers very
cheaply for other jobs.
I tell you, merc cabby charge more, pte limo co will tell pax,
why pay so much for merc cab, somemore got taxi sign on top, here
is pte car, better condition, like personal driver and cheaper
too.
So many pax and some company start to demand less and
less.
That's my own experience, but I gotta admit it's about 3-4 years
old, now I dunno much, you definitely know better than me about
this trade.
Yes, you have been there, done it and experienced it.
As compared to a few years ago... there are definitely more
vehicles engaged with Private Limousines, especially the Toyota
Hirace (High Roof), Mercedes Vito & Viano. Main reason is the
cost of daily rental for limousine taxis have increased sharply
through the years.
I was going for the CDG Maxi cab Viano when I was told the new
one cost $155 on daily rental (last July) and the waiting list is
given priority to their existing drivers. OMG $155 daily
rental as compared to the older fleet of $102. That prompt me
to visit Cycle's showroom.
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limousine jobs are paying peanuts (for arrivals) to drivers (in
their lists) and the good "deals" are given to their preferred
drivers. If I am not mistaken, they have many Mercedes eClass
private limousine drivers in their "working" list. Guaranteed
3 jobs a day... (regardless the hours). 
plus long sleeves shirt + tie is a must.... OMG.... in this
Singapore weather... how to tehan. 
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Heard the jobs (regardless departure or arrival). All at
$38.
