The Consise Singapore Taxis Newcomers GuideSingapore Taxis @ sgForums Newcomer Guide
Author: STN
Source of information: Singapore Taxis @ sgForums, Wikipedia, Land Transport Authority and respective car manufacturersÂ’ websites
Source of photo (tentatively) : STN
Contents:
1. Introduction and Framework of Singapore Taxis
2. Existing types and models of taxis
3. History of Singapore Taxis
4. Fares
5. Technicals and specifications
6. Miscellaneous, glossary and external resources
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1. Introduction and Framework of Singapore TaxisWelcome to Singapore Taxis!
Here in Singapore, taxis are the easiest way to travel. They are economical, speedy and easily available on demand as compared to buses and trains.
Such advantages made taxi travel very popular among the Singapore population.
To cater the popularity and the demand of Singapore taxis, currently there are 7 taxi companies, a group of private operators and a cross-border taxi organization.
The names of taxi companies/operators are as follows:
1. Comfort (ComfortDelgro)
2. CityCab (ComfortDelgro)
3. Yellow Top Cab (ComfortDelgro)
4. Singapore Taxi Transport Association (ComfortDelgro)
5. SMRT Taxis (SMRT)
6. TransCab (Union Energy)
7. Smart (Smart Automobile)
8. Premier (Premier Taxis)
In addition, there is Singapore – Johore Taxi Service, operated on the agreement of allowing Singaporean and Malaysian cabbies to operate taxis between Singapore (Ban San Street) and Johor Bahru (Kota Raya 2/Larkin). Singaporean cabbies operating the service came from the 7 companies and use the taxis of their respective company (no special taxis). Malaysian cabbies uses special taxis
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2. Existing types and models of Singapore taxis as at 2 March 2007Comfort
--- Toyota Crown mk2 (4 seater; 1996 - )
--- Hyundai Sonata 4th generation CRDI (4 seater; 2006 - )
(note: by now all Toyota Corona CT141 taxis have gone MIA. not sure if all these are retired and scrapped.)
CityCab
--- Toyota Crown mk2 (4 seater; 1996 - )
--- Nissan Cedric Y31 (4 seater; 1990s - )
--- Hyundai Sonata 4th generation CRDI (4 seater, 2006 - )
--- Mercedes Benz E220 CDI (4 seater, 1990s - ) (prestige)
--- Mercedes Benz Vito 115 CDI Maxicab (7 seaters, late 1990s - )
Yellow Top Cab
--- Toyota Crown (4 seater, 1996 - )
--- Mercedes Benz E220 CDI (4 seater, current ones are 200? - ) (soverign)
--- Volvo V70 (2005 - )
--- the unidentified solo VW (200? - )
--- Toyota Liteace (2005 - )
Singapore Taxi Transport Association
(note: by now all Toyota Corona CT141 taxis have gone MIA. not sure if all these are retired and scrapped.)
--- Toyota Corona (newer model)
--- Toyota Crown mk2 (4 seater, 1996 - )
--- Nissan Cedric (4 seater, 1990s - )
--- Fiat Panorama 1.4 petrol (2006 - )
--- Fiat Croma JTD (7 seater, 2006 - )
--- Mitsubishi Colt (2007 - )
SMRT Taxis
--- Toyota Crown mk2 (4 seater, 1996 - )
--- Nissan Cedric Y31 (4 seater, 1990s - )
--- Mercedes Benz E220 CDI (4 seater, current ones are 200? - ) (presido)
--- London Taxis LTI (7 seater, current ones are from 1997 - )
--- Ssangyong Rodius SV270 XDI (7 seater, 2006 - )
Transcab
--- Toyota Crown mk2 (4 seater, 2003 - )
Smart
--- Toyota Crown mk2 (4 seater, 2003 - )
--- Skoda Superb TDI (4 seater, 2006 - )
--- Volkswagen Touran (7 seater, 2006 - )
--- Mercedes Benz E200 NGT bifuel (4 seater, 2006 - )
Premier
--- Toyota Crown mk2 (4 seater, 2003 - )
--- Mercedes Benz E220 CDI (4 seater, 2005 - ) (silverline)
--- Nissan Cedric Y31 (4 seater, 2003 - )
--- Skoda Superb TDI (4 seater, 2006 - ) (note: white in colour)
--- Hyundai Azura aka Hyundai Grandeur, 4th generation (4 seater, 2007 - )
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3. History of Singapore TaxisBefore 1970s --- No apparent proper organization of taxis in Singapore
--- Pirate taxis, operated by individuals using generally old vehicles and charging exorbitantly high fares, existed. This caused a severe competition with bus services for passengers, as well as putting passengersÂ’ lives at risk.
October 1970 --- Comfort Taxis was formed, as significant part of an operation to eradicate pirate taxis
1976 --- Radio phone service for taxis introduced
August 1979 --- Dial-a-cab service introduced. (The dial-a-cab service was computerized in 1990)
June 1981 --- All mechanical meters in taxis were replaced by electronic meters
January 1984 --- NTUC Comfort Training School was set up to train would-be cabbies
1989 --- TIBS Taxis was formed
1991 --- premier taxi services started by TIBS Taxis with Mercedes and Londoncabs
1995 --- Citycab formed from Singapore Airport Bus Services (SABS), SBS Taxis and Singapore Commuter taxis
March 1996 --- Yellow Top Cab was formed. Comfort Cablink dispatch system introduced.
1997 --- Start of Sovereign Limo taxis by Yellow Top Cab
1998 --- Taxi fares deregulated, taxi companies can set their own fares based on market conditions
--- Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) system was introduced, passenger to borne ERP charges
2003 --- 3 more taxi operator licenses granted to 3 new operators. From there on, the total number of taxi operator licenses was 7.
--- Quality of Service standards for Taxis introduced
--- Vocation License Point System introduced in June of that year
--- Singapore Taxi Academy formed in July of that year to train professional cabbies
2004 --- Premier, TransCab and SMART taxis commenced operations
--- TIBS Taxis renamed SMRT taxis on 10 May 2004, together with its mother company Trans Island Bus Services (bus services renamed SMRT Buses)
December 2005 --- all taxis switched to use Euro IV standard diesel. All new taxis introduced are required to satisfy EURO IV standards
November 2006 --- NETS payment for taxi fares introduced
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4. FaresFares stated below are for basic/commuter services. STTA fares --- please refer to the attached picture below for fares.
Flagdown rate:
CityCab, Comfort (Toyota models), Yellow Top Cab, TransCab, SMRT Taxis and SMART --- $2.5 up to first 1km
Comfort (Hyundai Sonata) --- $2.7 up to first 1km
Premier Taxis --- $2.6 up to first 1km
Meter rate:
Citycab, Comfort, Yellow Top Cab, Transcab, SMRT
--- $0.1 for ever 210m thereafter or less after 1km and up to 10km
--- $0.1 for every 175m thereafter or less after 10km
Smart, Premier
--- $0.1 every 225m thereafter or less after 1km and up to 10km
--- $0.1 every 200m thereafter or less after 10km
STTA fares:
Waiting:
$0.1 every 25sec or less
Booking:
$4.00 for 0730 – 0930 and 1700 – 2300, Monday to Friday
$2.50 for all other times including Public Holidays
$5.20 for advance booking (at least 30min in advance)
Peak Hours surcharge:
$2.00 for 0730 – 0930 and 1700 – 2000
Late night surcharge:
CityCab, Comfort, Yellow Top Cab, TransCab and SMRT
--- 10% of meter for 2330 – 2344
--- 20% of meter for 2345 – 2359
--- 35% of meter for 0000 – 0059
--- 50% of meter for 0100 – 0600
Smart, Premier --- 50% of meter for 0000 – 0600
Public Holiday surcharge:
$1.00 (1800h of eve to 2400h of New Year Day, Hari Raya Puasa, Deepavali, Christmas and first 2 days of Chinese New Year. If public holiday falls on Sunday, surcharge will be imposed till 2400h on Monday.)
CBD surcharge:
CityCab, Comfort, Yellow Top Cab, TransCab, SMRT Taxis
--- $1 (1700 – 2000 on mon-thu and 1700 – 2300 on fri-sat excluding PH)
Smart, Premier
--- $1 (1700 – 2000 on mon-thu and 1700 – 0000 for fri-sat excluding PH)
Locations surcharge:
$5 for trips starting from Changi Airport at 1700 – 0000 fri-sun
$3 for trips starting from Chnagi Airport at all other times
$3 for trips starting from Seletar Airport
$2 for trips starting from Singapore EXPO
Other surcharges:
1. ERP surcharges to be borne by customer
2. $0.3 administrative charge for payment made using NETS
3. +10% administrative change on total fare if payment is made using credit/charge cards. GST charged on top of the 10% administrative charge.
Higher fares for premium taxi services. Please check with respective taxi companies (see links below) for premium services fares.
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5. Technicals and SpecificationsTechnicals
How a taximeter works (wikipedia article:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taximeter#Work_cycle )
How dispatching is done (wikipedia article:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxicab#Dispatching )
Hiring a taxi (wikipedia article:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxicab#Hiring )
Note that turning indicators are on the dashboard. Fare meters and aircon to the left of the dashboard. Receipt printer is before the gear shift joystick.
Specifications of taxi models
Toyota Crown mk2 ComfortModel name: YXS10/LXS10
Engine: 3YPE
Fuel: Diesel
Horsepower 58kw/79PS/4400rpm
Turning radius 5.1m
Net weight: 1310 – 1320kg
Max total weight: 1640 – 1650kg
Exterior length: 4695mm
Exterior width: 1695mm
Exterior height: 1515mm
Lowest distance from floor: 165mm
Interior length: 2060mm
Interior width: 1455mm
Interior height: 1225mm
Toyota Corona CT141Model name: CT141
Engine: ???
Fuel: diesel
Other specifications not available as at press time
Nissan Cedric Y31 Sedan/HardtopEngine(s): 2.0L VG20E
3.0L VG30E
3.0L VG30ET Turbocharged
Other specifications not available as at press time
Hyundai Sonata fourth generationEngine: 16-valve 2.0L
2.4L, 166ps at 5,800rpm
3.3L lambda V6, 247hp
Transmission: 4speed auto overdrive
5speed auto overdrive
5speed auto overdrive
Wheelbase: 107.4in (2727mm)
Length: 188.9in (4798mm)
Width: 72.1in (1831mm)
Height: 58.0in (1473mm)
Fiat panoramaLength: 3924 mm/154 in
Engine(s): three options of engine 1048 cc/65 in³ gasoline with a power of 57 CV/56 hp/42 kW and 1297 cc/80 in³ gasoline or alcohol with a power of 61 CV/60 hp/45 kW and 62 CV/61 hp/46 kW respectively) and two versions: C and CL. The 1050 engine was available only to the C version.
Fiat CromaEngines: five engine options, petrol engines were supplied by Opel, beginning with the brand new evolution of the Ecotec 1.8 L with 140 PS (103 kW), followed by the torquier 2.2 L with 147 PS (108 kW). However, the bulk of the sales is represented by Fiat's own Multijet engine, available in three variants 1.9 L with 8 valves and 120 PS (88 kW), 1.9 L with 16 valves and 150 PS (110 kW), and the range topper five-cylinder 2.4 L, with 200 PS (147 kW). The Diesel engines are fitted with a standard six-speed manual gearbox.
Fiat DobloPayload: up to 730kg
interior volume: 3.2m3
Engines: uses a range of engines including the 1.4 petrol, 1.9 MultiJet, and 1.3 MultiJet 16 valve models.
LTI TX14 door sedan
•Stylish exterior redesign, maintaining the traditional London taxi form
•A more ergonomic interior, providing greater comfort to the driver.
•Optional air-conditioning to keep the driver cool
•Highly visible controls within easy reach
•Suspension built to a rugged, tough design that provides a smooth ride.
•Eleven-stage, full-dip electophoretic paint process that bonds to every square millimetre of steel exposed to the air
•Body crumple zones are engineered to absorb any impact.
•Foam-reinforced bumpers to the front and rear
•Tinted and laminated windscreen; 48% bigger than the Fairway - for better visibility and safety
•Removable security screen between driver and passenger
•Central control of all locks on all doors
•Door-mounted switch to lock the front doors only
•Three-point inertia reel seat belts for all passenger seats
•Integral built-in child seat so that children can travel in absolute safety
•European M1 Whole Vehicle Type Approval, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental and other laws
•Extra wide passenger doors which open 90° - 44% larger rear door aperture than the Fairway
•Truly accessible to all people, whether wheelchairs users, mobility-limited or visually-impaired
Ssangyong Rodius SV270Driven wheel: 2WD or TOD
Transmission: AT or MT
Overall length: 5125mm
Overall height: 1820mm
Overall width: 1915mm
Front tread: 1590mm
Rear tread: 1580mm
Front overhang: 980mm
Rear overhang: 1145mm
Wheelbase: 3000mm
Approach angle: 19.2
Departure angle: 18.7
Ramp angle: 17
Braked min clearance: 182mm
Unbraked min clearance: 224mm
Hill start ability in degrees: 23.3 (2WD) 32.2 (TOD-MT) 31.4 (TOD-AT)
Gross vehicle weight: 2750kg (2WD) 2850kg (TOD)
Gross trailer weight: 2500kg (2WD) 2850kg (TOD)
Curb vehicle weight: 2007-2106kg (2WD-MT) 2034-2134kg (2WD-AT) 2117-2217KG (TOD-MT) 2142-2244KG (TOD-AT)
Gear ratios:
First: 4.315 (2wd-mt) 3.595 (2wd-at) 4.315 (tod-mt) 3.595 (tod-at)
Second: 2.475 (2wd-mt) 2.186 (2wd-at) 2.475 (tod-mt) 2.186 (tod-at)
Third: 1.536 (2wd-mt) 1.405 (2wd-at) 1.536 (tod-mt) 1.405 (tod-at)
Fourth: 1.000 (2wd-mt) 1.000 (2wd-at) 1.000 (tod-mt) 1.000 (tod-at)
Fifth: 0.807 (2wd-mt) 0.831 (2wd-at) 0.807 (tod-mt) 0.831 (tod-at)
Reverse first: 3.919 (2wd-mt) 3.167 (2wd-at) 3.919 (tod-mt) 3.167 (tod-at)
Reverse second: nil (2wd-mt) 1.926 (2wd-at) nil (tod-mt) 1.926 (tod-at)
engines are the Mercedes-Benz licenced 3.2 L 6-cylinder petrol engine (162kW & 309Nm) and the 2.7 L 5-cylinder common rail diesel engine (121kW & 342Nm)
Fuel: diesel
Capacity: 2696cc
Bore x stroke: 86.2mm x 92.4mm
Compression ration in mm: 17.5:1
Number of cylinders: 5 in-line
Maximum power: 121kW/165ps/4000rpm
Maximum torque: 340Nm/34.7kg/1800~3250rpm
Maximum speed: 169kmh (2wd-mt) 174kmh (2wd-at) 169kmh (tod-mt) 174kmh (tod-at)
CO1 (g/km) : 223 (2wd-mt) 222 (2wd-at) 238 (tod-mt) 249 (tod-at)
Fuel consumption litre/km (urban) 11.4 (2wd-mt) 11.2 (2wd-at) 12.1 (tod-mt) 12.8 (tod-at)
(extra urban) 7.2 (2wd-mt) 7.3 (2wd-at) 7.7 (tod-mt) 8.1 (tod-at)
(combined) 8.8 (2wd-mt) 8.7 (2wd-at) 9.3 (tod-mt) 9.8 (tod-at)
Chassis:
Steering --- rack and pinion
Suspension --- double wishbone in front, multi-link suspension at rear
Skoda superbExterior dimensions:
Length: 4803 mm
Widht: 1765 mm
Height: 1469 mm
Wheel base: 2803 mm
Wheel track front: 1515 mm
Wheel track rear: 1515 mm
Clearance: 148 mm
Interior dimensions:
Legroom front max./min.: 1132/903 mm
Legroom rear max./min.: 1006/757 mm
Elbow room front/rear: 1459/1436 mm
Headroom front/rear: 1005/964mm
Luggage storage space:
- basic (l) 462
- maximum luggage storage space with seats down (l) 945
Engines: TDI engines
Possible engine specifications: dynamic 6-cylinder 2.5 TDI, 120 kW engine or 1.9 TDI/85 kW with pump-nozzle technology. All the engines meet the EU4 standards.
Gearbox: Depending on the engine, the Superb is equipped with a five- or six-speed gearbox. For both 6-cylinder engines, but also for the 1.8T, an automatic Tiptronic transmission is available.
Volkswagen TouranClass: Compact MPV
Body style: 5-door MPV
Layout: FF Layout
Wheelbase: 2680mm
Length: 4405mm
Width: 1795mm
Height: 1635mm
Possible engines: 1.4 TSI — 140 hp (with a twincharger - delivered from summer 2006)
1.6 — 102 hp
1.6 FSI — 115 hp
2.0 FSI — 150 hp
1.9 TDI — 90 or 105 hp (Diesel)
2.0 TDI — 136/140 hp (Diesel)
2.0 TDI — 170 hp (Diesel) (new for summer 2006)
2.0 EcoFuel — 109 hp (CNG)
transmission: The car is delivered with a 5- or 6-speed manual transmission, Tiptronic automatic transmission (only in 1.6-version) or the Direct-Shift Gearbox automatic transmission.
Mercedes Benz E200 NGTEngine: 4-cylinder
Configuration: in-line
Valvetrain: 4
Displacement (litres): 1.796
Compression ratio: 9.5
Net power: 163hp/5500rpm
Max Torque: 2400Nm/3500rpm
Fuel: Natural Gas
Performance 0-100km/h: 10.8secs
Drag cofficient 0.27
Steering --- turning circle: 11.4m
Wheels: 7J x 16 ET 33, 16
Tires: 205/60 R
Exterior dimensions --- wheelbase 2854mm
--- length 4852mm
--- width 1822/2063mm
--- height 1484mm
--- track front 1557mm
--- track rear 1570mm
Mercedes Benz E220 CDIEngine: 4-cylinder
Configuration: in-line
Valvetrain: 4
Displacement (litres): 1.796
Bore/stroke (mm): 82.0/85.0
Compression ratio: 8.5
Net Power: 184hp/5500rpm
Max torque: 250Nm/3500-4000rpm
Performance --- 0-100km/h 9.4secs
--- Drag coefficient 0.27
--- fuel consumption 12.1-12.6 litres/100km in city
6.5 – 6.8 litres/100km in highway
Steering: Speed-sensitive power steering
Turning circle: 11.4m
Wheels: 7J x 16
Tires: 205/60R 16
Weight: 1580kg
Trunk: 540m3
Fuel tank: 65 litres
Exterior dimensions:
Wheelbase --- 2854mm
Length --- 4856mm
Width --- 1822mm
Height --- 1483mm
Track: front --- 1577mm
Track: rear --- 1570mm
Overhang: front --- 865mm
Overhang: rear --- 1133mm
Interior dimensions:
Headroom: front --- 993mm
Headroom: rear --- 961mm
Legroom: front --- 278mm
Legroom: rear --- 360mm
Hiproom: front --- 509mm
Hiproom: rear --- 501mm
Shoulder-room: front --- 1432mm
Shoulder-room: rear --- 1424mm
Mercedes Benz Vito Panel Van 111 CDI longEngine:
Model range ---- OM646 DE22LA
Engine capacity --- 2148 cm3
Output --- 80 kW (109 hp) at 3800 rpm
Max. torque --- 290 Nm at 1600-2400 rpm
Batteries --- 12 V / 74 Ah
Perfomance data
Acceleration --- 13.6 sec
Vmax --- 162 km/h
Drivetrain
Drive --- Rear-wheel drive
Gearbox --- Mechanical, six-speed
Gear ratio --- 5.014; 2.831; 1.789; 1.256; 1.0; 0.797 R 4.569
Suspension
Front axle --- Independent wheel suspension; McPherson axle with stabiliser, coil springs, shock absorbers
Rear axle --- Independent wheel suspension; Semitrailing-arm axle with coil springs, shock absorbers
Wheels --- Steel rims 6J x 16 H2; tires 195/65 R 16 C
Steering --- rack-and-pinion
Brakes --- Dual-circuit system, 4 disc brakes, internally ventilated in front, Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with Anti-lock-Braking System (ABS), Acceleration-Skid-Control (ASR), Brake Assist (BAS) and Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
Weight ratings in kg
Payload --- 1,440
Permissible axle load (FA/RA) --- 1,550/1,550
Gross weight rating --- 2,940
Hyundai Azera (4th generation)Class: Large executive car
Body style: 4-door sedan
Engine: 3.8 L Lambda V6
Transmission: 5-speed automatic
Wheelbase: 2780 mm (109.4 in)
Length: 4985 mm (192.7 in)
Width: 1850 mm (72.8 in)
Height: 1490 mm (58.7 in)
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6. Miscellaneous, Glossary and External Resources(1)some notes about Singapore taxis
---All taxis are fitted with electronic meters
---All taxis are air-conditioned
---90% of taxis have radiophone
---Call bookings are done via GPS or digital voice dispatch
(2)official statistics of Singapore taxis as at November 2006
One-shift taxi
--- Average number of daily trips: 23.8
--- Average engaged mileage per trip (km): 9.0
two-shift taxi
--- average number of daily trips: 33.0
--- average engaged mileage per trip (km): 9.3
taxi fleet
--- comfort: 10156
--- CityCab: 4251
--- SMRT: 3018
--- Yellow Top Cab: 795
--- Individual Yellow Top: 586
--- Smart: 755
--- TransCab: 2040
--- premier: 1781
--- total: 23382
Taxi driverÂ’s vocational license
--- numbers issued: 333
--- total number of valid TDVL holders: 87491
(3) Addresses of taxi companies
SMART Automobile Pte Ltd
1301, Bedok North Ave 4, Singapore 489945
TransCab Services Pte Ltd
17, Defu Lane 12
Singapore 539125
Premier Taxi Pte Ltd
14 Chang Charn Road
Singapore 159642
SMRT Taxis Pte Ltd
60, Woodlands industrial park E4
Singapore 757705
Citycab Pte Ltd
302, Sin Ming Road
Singapore 575717
Comfort Transportation Pte Ltd & Yellowtop Cab Pte Ltd
383, Sin Ming Drive
Singapore 575717
(4) guidelines on taking a taxi
1) Hitch a taxi from taxi stand or a safe place (road kerbs etc). Or call for a cab.
2) It is preferred for passengers to tell the cabbies their destinations in English.
3) Fasten seat belts.
4) Inform the cabby if you want to open the window for ventilation purposes.
5) (under review)
6) Do keep to good behaviour whenever possible.
7) Pay fairly according to meter (or according to what the cabby says)
8 ) Ask for receipts.
9) Check if you have left things behind inside a taxi
10) should you flagged down a split-shift taxi, do note the split-shift desto. i.e if the desto says Hougang, then your destination using that split-shift taxi will have to be Hougang.
(5) guidelines on compliments, feedbacks or complaints
1. you can first contact the respective taxi companies directly
2. or, write your compliments/feedbacks/complaints to press
3. in extreme cases, contact Land Transport Authority or Singapore Tourism Board.
(6) guidelines on becoming a cabby
http://www.lta.gov.sg/public_transport/index_pt_taxi.htmhttp://www.onemotoring.com.sg/publish/onemotoring/en/lta_information_guidelines/faqs/other_faqs/faqs3.html(7) guidelines on posting in Singapore Taxis @ sgForums
(under review............)
VII. STN sincerely hope that you could have a pleasant stay here.
(8 ) Guidelines on taking taxi photos
1) Pick a good location (such as taxi stands) to take photos of taxis.
2) (under review)
3) Safety first. DO NOT RUSH OUT ONTO THE ROAD JUST TO TAKE PHOTOS OF TAXIS 4) Use a camera that has fast response (i.e. Canon Powershot A540) if you need to take photos of fast moving taxis.
5) Try to take note of special features (i.e. on-call signs, change shift signs, special emblems)
6) It is recommended to put your signature tag on your photographs as a mark of copyright. A suggestion: put signature tags at corners of the photograph.
7) Turn off any click sounds if possible.
Anyway, with immediate effect, you may post URL links to taxi videos/audio clips.
(9) Singapore – Johor Taxi Service: How should you take it?
The Singapore - Johore taxi service, starting from Queen Street (Ban San Street Bus/Taxi terminal) and ending at Johor Bahru (Larkin Bus/Taxi Terminal or Kota Raya 2 "Plaza Bakti" Bus/Taxi Terminal), provides a swift connection between Singapore and Johor Bahru.
It is typically ran by the yellow Malaysian taxis, although there were some Singaporean taxis involved in such services.
The fare would be S$40.
It would take on a route similar to the Singapore - Johore Express bus, that is, Queen Street - Bt Timah Road/Novena - Stevens Road - BKE - JB.
Finally, as for immigration formalities involved for SG-JB taxi passengers, it would be the same as cars, while cabby hands over his and the passengers' passports for inspection. Note that passengers does not need to alight during the formalities. (info from STN)
(10) Taxi rego series
SH***: SJE, Sentosa buses
SH1*** to SH5***: Comfort Yellow Top
SH6*** to SH9***: NTUC Comfort
SHA***: Citycab
SHA1*** to SHA7***: NTUC Comfort
SHA8*** to SHA9***: Citycab
SHB*** to SHB1***: SMRT
SHB2*** to SHB3***: Citycab
SHB4000 to SHB4499: NTUC Comfort
SHB4500 to SHB4999: Citycab
SHB5***: SMRT
SHB6***: Comfort Yellow Top
SHB7000 to SHB7499: Smart Automotive
SHB7500 to SHB7999: Transcab
SHB8***: Premier Taxis
SHB9***: Transcab
SHC1 to 500: Citycab
SHC501 and above: ???
(11) Split shift
When a particular taxicab was driven by 2 (or more) cabbies, split shift is required so that the first cabby can hand-over his/her taxicab to the second driver. Usually split shift will be done at fixed timing and at a fixed place, on agreement between 2 (or more) cabbies.
To see if a taxi is on split-shift, look out for destos hung on the windscreen (or the EDS if the taxi is equipped with EDS desto). It will tell you exactly where this taxi wants to go.
If you are going to places which this particular taxi does not intend to serve, wait for another taxi.
So far, the known destos are: Toa Payoh, Jurong, Hougang
(12) Phone numbers of taxi companies
Citycab
--- Current and Advance booking: 6552 2222 (also for Dial-a-Limo, Airport Transfer Service)
--- FastCall: 6454 2222
--- Other contacts (i.e for travel-related services): 6454 8051/52/53 (0700 – 2300) and 9816 6473 (2301 – 0659)
---Cabby Tour booking: 6542 5831 / 6542 8297
Comfort/Yellow Top Cab
--- Dial-a-cab: 6552 1111 / 6552 2222
--- FastCall: 6454 2222
--- Send-a-taxi: dial *654 via your mobile phone
--- Soverign Limo taxi booking: 6552 2828
--- Soverign Limo taxi information: 6550 8625 / 8689
--- Others: 6555 1188
--- Taxi tourist guide service in English: 9181 7011
--- Taxi tourist guide service in Mandarin: 9828 1278 or 9766 8898
--- Drink Jockey Service: 6552 0700
Premier Taxis
--- Silverline Booking: 6363 6888
--- others: 6476-8880
Smart Automobile
--- tel: 6485 7700
--- Book a taxi (green taxi) 6485 7777 (24hrs)
--- Book a taxi (limo): 6485 7799 (24hrs)
SMRT
--- Book SMRT taxis(taxi contact center): 6555 8888
--- Limo from CGA: 65457525 / 65454616
--- Limo from TMFT: 65457927
--- Limo from Harbourfront center: 6278 8762
TransCab
--- booking hotline: 6555 3333
--- lost and found, feedback, complains: 6555 6666
--- general enquiries: 6287 6666
STTA: refer to the attached fare table above.
(13) How to identify a Soverign, a Presido, and SMART BI-FUELs?
Since there are lots of totally white taxis running around, so STN have prepared this tip for taxi spotters
Soverign (Yellow Top Cab) : look for the "Soverign" wordings at the FRONT doors
Presido (SMRT Taxis) : look for the "Presido" wordings at the REAR doors
SMART BI-FUELs: Look for the "green leaf" sticker at the REAR doors
(14) Links and External resources
Singapore Taxis @ sgForums:
http://taxis.sgforums.comSingapore Taxis @ sgWiki:
http://www.sgwiki.com/wiki/TaxisQuestion on taxis:
http://taxis.sgforums.com/?action=thread_display&thread_id=220840 or
http://taxis.sgforums.com/?action=thread_display&thread_id=136702 CityCab:
http://www.citycab.com.sg/index.htmComfort/Yellow Top Cab:
http://www.comfort-transportation.com.sg/Premier Taxis:
http://www.premiertaxi.com/Smart Automobiles:
http://www.smartcab.com.sg/SMRT Taxis:
http://www.smrt.com.sg/taxis.htmlTransCab:
http://www.transcabservices.com.sg/Wikipedia article about taxis in Singapore:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxi_transport_in_SingaporeLTA:
http://www.lta.gov.sgOne.Motoring:
http://www.onemotoring.com.sg/publish/onemotoring/en.htmlWikipedia article about taxicab:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TaxicabWikipedia article about Singapore license plates:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_licence_platesFirst draft (text) completed by STN at 2001h of 2007 02 15
Updated by STN at 1922h of 2007 03 02
