Taxis & TDs in the news/stomp

last SG · 2015-03-09T12:43:28+00:00

Then might as well buy a 32inch smart TV and put infront…lols.This is the resultant force of Grab, Uber and Easy..+ Toto and 4D results

bowah SG

Due to competition from apps ride and a depressive economy…many taxi Uncles cannot see open, so went into a depression, then start drinking, take drug….

Yesterday all terminals taxi super long Q, Pax only 10

QX179R SG

Taxi availability rules to be reviewed by this year: Ng Chee Meng

bowah SG

I LOVE THE MAYOR OF LONDON, SINKIE GOVT ONLY TCSS.

The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has put his backing behind the capital’s famous black cabs as they face competition from Uber with new measures to support the industry.

City Hall has promised to increase the number of taxi ranks around the city and increase access to bus lanes, while cab information will be added to Transport for London’s journey planning information online by next summer.

The Taxi and Private Hire Action Plan was unveiled by City Hall on Tuesday morning amid a renewed battle between the transport regulator and Uber over rules governing its operations in the capital.

But Khan has also promised to push through measures aimed at improving public safety such as English language tests and insurance requirements which Uber has sought to fight in the courts, as well as seeking additional rules that would include requiring minicab drivers to pass an advanced driving test before being allowed on the road.

He is also calling for statutory definitions for private hire vehicles and taxis from the government to bring clarity across the industry which has been involved in a long standing dispute. Black cab drivers believe the Uber app constitutes “plying for hire” – picking up minicabs in the street – which is illegal.

City Hall will also double the number of compliance officers on the streets and will offer traditional cabbies up to £7,500 in grants for switching to zero emission taxis as part of previously announced plans under Boris Johnson to reduce pollution in the capital.

The trade group representing London’s black cab drivers welcomed the measures.

“The taxi trade welcomes this plan and recognises its commitment to raising safety standards in the private hire industry. We particularly welcome the mayor’s decision to re-visit the requirement for operator insurance for private hire vehicles and his request that central government define plying for hire in statute,” said Steve McNamara, general secretary of the London Taxi Driver Association.

Redlime SG

bowah SG

FireIce SG

In a Facebook video that has been widely shared, an SMRT taxi is seen travelling against the flow of traffic on a one-way road.

According to the video, the incident happened along Sims Avenue East on Monday at around 12pm.

The video, which has been shared over 900 times, shows the driver who recorded the footage travelling in the middle of a four-lane road.

After he passes a traffic junction, the taxi in question is seen approaching in the same lane from the opposite direction.

The taxi then moves over to the next lane and drives away before the footage cuts off.

The 15-second video clip of the incident was first posted on road safety community page Beh Chia Lor - Singapore Road. It has since been widely circulated on social media and posted on Stomp.

SMRT said it had taken action against the driver, saying in a statement: "We treat this incident as a serious safety issue. We have taken the necessary disciplinary action against the driver."

This is not the first time a vehicle travelling against the flow of traffic has been caught on camera.

Last Thursday, a motorcyclist was seen riding against the traffic flow in Geylang Road, with a Traffic Police officer on his heels. The Straits Times understands that the motorcyclist and a pillion rider were later injured in an accident in Sims Avenue after they crashed.

For driving or riding against the flow of traffic as indicated by traffic signs, drivers can be given six demerit points.

While it is not known why the SMRT driver in the video was going in the wrong direction, some think he probably just made a mistake.

Facebook user Lawrence Wong commented on the post, saying: "Most likely he's new in this trade and took a wrong turn instead of intentionally driving against traffic."

The police said no one had reported the latest incident. They were unable to comment on how many cars are caught going against the flow of traffic.

bowah SG

Newbie lah, knn F1 driving against the traffic and block all the roads, all Singaporean clap hand, one newbie learning his trade and went into the wrong direction, all kpkb…point finger at taxi…

If in America, all drivers would had sued the govt for closing the road for F1, we paid damn high road tax one hor, end up, road cannot use, and still paying. Phuixx

Pandanchen SG

He then said: "Uncle can lick your private parts. It will be very enjoyable" and "Uncle can stop by the side of the road".

Afraid, the victim messaged her father and the friend she had dropped off. She also told Ong her father was a policeman and that he was waiting for her outside their home.

Later, when the friend's call to the victim was placed on speaker mode, he asked the cabby why he was making lewd comments. Ong replied that he was teaching the victim some "life experience". The friend could also hear Ong laughing over the phone.

The victim's father later arrived at Yishun North NPC to find her crying in a room. An investigation officer also saw the victim crying and looking "a bit traumatised", while Ong "appeared to be sleeping".

Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP) Daphne Lim asked for at least three weeks' jail. She noted that Ong was a public transport worker who had abused the trust placed on him.

She added that Ong had not shown any remorse during his trial. Among other things, he alleged that the police investigation officer had abused her authority and deceived him into signing his statements, and fabricated parts of his statements.

Said DPP Lim: "The offence had taken place in the confined space of a taxi in the late hours of the night, while the victim was left alone with (Ong), and the victim was placed in a heightened sense of fear as a result of the words uttered by (Ong).

"The fact that she alerted both her friend and her father, and was in tears by the time she was at the NPC, is indicative of the helplessness and fear that was instilled in her by (Ong's) disgusting conduct."

The maximum punishment for insulting the modesty of a woman is a year's jail and a fine.

bowah SG

If buangkok green decided to screen all taxi drivers of Singapore for any mental illness, I guess 1/2 of them may fail.

FireIce SG

The traffic police are asking members of the public for information on an SMRT taxi that travelled against the flow of traffic.

The incident apparently took place last Monday (12 September) at around noon along Sims Avenue East, and was captured on video by Facebook user George Teo. The clip was posted by road safety community page Beh Chia Lor - Singapore Road.

In the 15-second video, an SMRT taxi is seen driving against the flow of traffic on a one-way road, before veering into another lane. The clip has since been shared more than 1,000 times.

SMRT has reportedly taken disciplinary action against the driver.

According to traffic police, they are aware of the incident and are looking into the matter.

“We would like to request anyone with more information on the incident to lodge a police report at any Neighbourhood Police Centre/Post or online via the ‘E-FEEDBACK ON ROAD USERS’ portal at www.police.gov.sg/epc/index.html,” said a traffic police spokesman.

bowah SG

Appeal for information???? knnccb TP jia sai one…go ask SMRT lah

QX179R SG

Over 20,000 taxis to get red light, speed camera alerts

bowah SG

Knn lah, this will affect my casket and yr ambulance business.

I hate the voice, keep talking and talking, want to listen to my Feng fei fei song also cannot hear properly, knn. Tu lan Jiao, off the volume.

Taxilim88 SG

As expected, only the two temasek linked companies are interested. The other 3 simply bo chap.

QX179R SG

Taxi driver, woman arrested for contraband cigarette scheme

Taxilim88 SG

"The woman had previously been charged for other offences involving duty-unpaid cigarettes in April 2015, but had absconded while on bail."

She is a wanted criminal for jumping bail for the same offence. How come the customs officers never arrest her when they see her and instead waited for her to load the bags?

Waiting to collect more evidence or simply Police and Customs under the same Ministry do not share info.?

bowah SG

You mean you cannot get hold of a PRC 46yo woman who jumped bail for an offence, my goodness! is Singapore that big as china?? Anyone jumped bail will ultimately listed in the Interpol wanted person. Police and ICA offices nicer than taxi company office but cannot perform.

As a citizen, I should charge ICA and police force for it incompetency leading to more crime created which is detrimental to this society and country we called Singapore.

QX179R SG

Taxi ploughs into man at Marina Bay Sands Tower 1

SINGAPORE: A 52-year-old taxi driver and a 70-year-old pedestrian were taken to the hospital on Saturday (Sep 24), after an accident at Marina Bay Sands Tower 1.

Dashboard camera footage making the rounds on social media shows a Trans-Cab taxi ploughing into a man a few metres away from a zebra crossing. The impact sent the man flying and the driver was seen emerging from the cab after it came to a stop in front of a row of bushes.

Some viewers may find the following video disturbing.

Police said the accident involved a taxi, a car and a pedestrian at the Tower's driveway. They were alerted to the incident at 1.30pm.

The taxi driver and pedestrian were both conscious when taken to the Singapore General Hospital, the police added. Investigations are ongoing.

- CNA/mo

Reliefdriver4u SG

Taxi ploughs into man at Marina Bay Sands Tower 1

SINGAPORE: A 52-year-old taxi driver and a 70-year-old pedestrian were taken to the hospital on Saturday (Sep 24), after an accident at Marina Bay Sands Tower 1.

Some viewers may find the following video disturbing.

Police said the accident involved a taxi, a car and a pedestrian at the Tower's driveway. They were alerted to the incident at 1.30pm.

The taxi driver and pedestrian were both conscious when taken to the Singapore General Hospital, the police added. Investigations are ongoing.

- CNA/mo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arBmI6SEkaI

Pandanchen SG

that area very dangerous

very limited space and lots of cars

7887 ?

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