This man (right) apparently ran without paying his fare of
$24.30, said the surprised cabby. The taxi driver had recorded the
entire incident on camera. Here's what the shocked cabby wrote in
an email today (Dec 23): "I picked up these two passengers in my
taxi at Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6 on Dec 21. "I was directed to go to
Shunfu Road to drop off the female passenger pictured. "Thereafter,
the male passenger directed me to go to Woodlands Avenue 5 as he
had something to pick up. "After I arrived at a bus stop along
Woodlands Avenue 5, the male passenger suddenly got off the cab and
ran off in the direction of Block 365. "I gave chase, but lost
sight of him after I saw him run up Block 365. "The total cab fare
was $24.30 only. "I'd also like to clarify that this is the first
time I've faced such an incident. I have since made a police
report, submitting the relevant clips and screenshots, and informed
the taxi company about it. "The camera was installed to safeguard
our interests, with the rising numbers in such incidents and
accidents involving taxis. I happen to be a co-driver. I was also
advised by the police that it is not illegal to install cameras on
taxis (so long as it is not directed at
passengers' privates). "In fact, the camera has already helped the
Police track a bus driver previously who hit the back of my taxi
but drove off right after the incident."
Source:
http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/stomp/3552/4136/296420
Police said NOT illegal. So can install?
