HDT are taxis. But their rates are slightly higher than
normal taxis. $3.90 flag down and $0.25 tariff.
They are fully electric vehicles (not hybrids). Currently
on trial in Spore. That's why RD plates.
In order to expand their trials, using taxis would be the best
option cos of high mileage. So HDT go apply and got taxi
licence lor.
They start with about 50 taxis, hope to increase to 200.
Because they are fully electric, each taxi requires 1.5 hrs to 2
hrs charge time and there are not many charging stations yet in
Spore. Therefore it does not make sense to rent out their
taxis like normal taxi companies. So have to employ taxi
drivers and pay a basic salary so that the downtime for charging
and the inconvenience is at company's cost.
HDT is a subsidiary of BYD (Build Your Dream), a Shenzhen based
company making electric cars and batteries, where Warren Buffet is
an investor.
Jason should go apply to drive HDT.
Hi, I'm new to taxi charges in SG and intrested to know more
about how HDT charge rides on its electric taxis. On Its website,
they are quoting fixed fares excluding additional surcharges like
ERP, waiting time, etc... http://www.hdt.com.sg/services/taxi/