Torn between choices of cab company to join
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Hey all,
Currently waiting for LTA to approve my TDVL. I've a friend who's in SMRT, says that his cab company is fairly good. But I'm kinda drawn to Comfort for its i40 taxis and that the location of the hq is fairly central. I believe that finding relief drivers wont be too tough too aint it?
Factors I would consider joining SMRT would be that their Prius is a hybrid, and i intend to do cover heartlands ferrying(maybe CBD area at peak hours) where I can save on fuel.
Really really in need of advise from the seniors out there, should I go with SMRT? I read up the post where Poolman responded, but that post was like many years back. Has there been much changes since then though?
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Hello!...I only drives part-time on weekends and if I drove 12 hours shift @ 420km (Premier/Silver Cab-Optima)...the cost of the diesel is approximately less than $30-$35/-. The price of Petrol is always higher compared to diesel. To capatalized on discounts for petrol, use POSB Everydat card at SPC gave the highest discount rates...if you need better milage for any vehicle...make sure the tires are highly inflated so that you have more rolling motion and less drag (needs to have safe defensive driving habits...good tired thread)...Prius is good but it has low undercarridge, not very big booth space but less hectic when driving due to low noise and handling.All The BEst!
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Saturday evening at ang mo kio ave 5 near yio chu kang, after having my dinner, I move out with my old sonata,,cheapest, Pirus also move out, a lady pax outside with lagguage waved, pirus infront me stopped, I also stopped as it is quite dangerous to filter out, pirus driver look happy, but with 2 big luggages, pirus give up, I took over...hehehe..sonata, big big, still can put her hand carry bag.
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Originally posted by Simplemindsg:
Hello!...I only drives part-time on weekends and if I drove 12 hours shift @ 420km (Premier/Silver Cab-Optima)...the cost of the diesel is approximately less than $30-$35/-. The price of Petrol is always higher compared to diesel. To capatalized on discounts for petrol, use POSB Everydat card at SPC gave the highest discount rates...if you need better milage for any vehicle...make sure the tires are highly inflated so that you have more rolling motion and less drag (needs to have safe defensive driving habits...good tired thread)...Prius is good but it has low undercarridge, not very big booth space but less hectic when driving due to low noise and handling.All The BEst!
Cheap petrol does not imply long lasting, you can try 98, smooth and last longer. No you know why many still never want to pump at SPC, inflating tire will cause longer distance to brake, if not careful, will roll into the car infront, and tire will have less contact on the road leading to slippery and less traction. -
Hmmmm, alright, thans for the response guys! Maybe I'll go for Prius, smrt. Was stuck in jams earlier this morning, made me think of the costs savings if my vehicle ran on electric lol
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Every taxis you take, no matter how you calculate it, it is a zero sum game, meaning all the same same...you dun think cab companies are stupid hor...they also consult each other, meet each other once a month to talk about rental and new cab prices,..altho they are competitors, they are also friends and colleagues. So, in a oligarchy position, they will control the rental to almost same same...and they are more united now, why? to compete with apps mah. SMRT going into grab is a double sword game hor. So, at the end of the day, it is not much abt which companies you want to rent out a cab, it is more about, GOT PAX OR NOT.
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To TS, without mileage, there will be no decent income for TD end of the day.......
Once you on the road, you will understand what I say, using petrol to ply the road already as gong cb as SMRT, you still want to gong gong follow?.......
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Go take CDG Limo lah. New Mercedes 300km only $18 diesel. Power meter. Sampan meter bky liao lah....
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Originally posted by bowah:
Every taxis you take, no matter how you calculate it, it is a zero sum game, meaning all the same same…you dun think cab companies are stupid hor…they also consult each other, meet each other once a month to talk about rental and new cab prices,..altho they are competitors, they are also friends and colleagues. So, in a oligarchy position, they will control the rental to almost same same…and they are more united now, why? to compete with apps mah.
SMRT going into grab is a double sword game hor.
So, at the end of the day, it is not much abt which companies you want to rent out a cab, it is more about, GOT PAX OR NOT.
just go with what u heart and mind tells u. not happy can always jump. taxi companies hungry for drivers now.
as long as it makes $, whether its black or white, or other colours, its a good cab.
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I have a taxi driver friend with Comfort, rental $100/day. He claims it is easy for him to earn that within 3-5 hours in the morning, and shares the rental with a friend, who takes the night shift. Weekly, they had fun playing with guitars, their hobby. With so many drivers in Comfort, it should be easier for you to find someone who shares your hobby, and this makes a better work-life balance, to reduce stress from your work life. My friend used to quit smoking, but started back due to stress. It would be even worse for him if there is noone with the same interest to share the cab with. Therefore, I suggest Comfort.
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Prius running cost cheap my foot! I am driving 1. Overall conclusion = nothing beats cheap diesel. Cant wait for contract up to throw back the lousy Prius. Underpowered also. Only the handling is good.
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Prius only good for airport warriors. Everyday only do airport and queue for hours there in line. After put down pax, rush back to airport again. If not, the car is rubbish. Save petrol? Not much also and petrol is so expensive here.
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Simi taxi all the same same. As long as got pax sitting inside meter running. Vehicle for hired = 37 Vehicle hired = 138 Ratio 1/3 to 1/4 is the best.
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Prius good for airport? Are you sure? Put in one large suitcase no more room for other luggage already. That is why I switched back to Epica
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Originally posted by Jason65:
Prius good for airport? Are you sure? Put in one large suitcase no more room for other luggage already. That is why I switched back to Epica
Prius good for airport because can reject all the cheapo Indian or local paxs that has 4 people and lots of luggage. Mostly give you quality town angmo paxs with 1 luggage. Those cheapo paxs with lots of luggage just wave them on to next cab.
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Originally posted by Cleopatsy85:
Hey all,
Currently waiting for LTA to approve my TDVL. I've a friend who's in SMRT, says that his cab company is fairly good. But I'm kinda drawn to Comfort for its i40 taxis and that the location of the hq is fairly central. I believe that finding relief drivers wont be too tough too aint it?
Factors I would consider joining SMRT would be that their Prius is a hybrid, and i intend to do cover heartlands ferrying(maybe CBD area at peak hours) where I can save on fuel.
Really really in need of advise from the seniors out there, should I go with SMRT? I read up the post where Poolman responded, but that post was like many years back. Has there been much changes since then though?
Knn...now td contemplating returning taxi. U want to join..... -
Originally posted by hammerhammer8888:
Go take CDG Limo lah. New Mercedes 300km only $18 diesel. Power meter. Sampan meter bky liao lah....
You drive back 白车？........
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Now many TDs become pte bus drivers, you still join??? No wonder taxi companies still very yaya papaya