Taxi fare most likely changes
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Flad down to raise from $2.40 to maybe $2.50 - $2.70 maximim
Peak hour surcharge to raise from $1 to $2
The time and distance formula will be adjusted .
Source : Straits' Time 28th June 2006 - Front page -
The flag down increase is justifiable , but the peak hour surcharge ? No cabby complaint leh , why increase ? There is no need to adjust peak hour surcharge .
The only adjustment needed is to adjust the timing of the evening peak hour period , now it's 5pm to 8pm ...... should be extended to 5pm-11.30pm .
It should deprive some commuters from taking cab un-necessarily , and those who really alot of barang barang , and needs a cab , must pay $1 more .
Now the scenario is after 8pm , those waited b4 8pm for peak hour to go , rush to take taxi after peak hour , cab really cheap to take , most bo chap siow , just take , and most think the same way ...... cheap what ? From Orchard to Tampines only $10 . What's $10 now ?
In fact , the main problem from commuters , got problem taking a cab is at City area , the rest of Singapore no problem in the evening .
The company should adjust prices in a way , it gives us extra perk for us to support the demand in the city . No extra perks , why go into city ? -
Wah lao , another fare raise .....Originally posted by Poolman:Flad down to raise from $2.40 to maybe $2.50 - $2.70 maximim
Peak hour surcharge to raise from $1 to $2
The time and distance formula will be adjusted .
Source : Straits' Time 28th June 2006 - Front page
then what abt the Merc Cab? -
Under LTA rule , comfortdelgro has to publish a notification a week in advance to all taxi commuters .
Merc cab will follow the up-prices , may be the flag down is 20c more . -
First scenario : Morning u might not need to call for a cab any longer . Cos cabby would want a fast job done , but got call even better , if no call , then maybe many drivers would do this : " Miss , where u going ? I'm changing shift to Jurong ? "
If peak hour surcharge is $2 , then the shorter distance , the better .
That is for the effect on morning shift . -
This pricing is meant to benefit evening drivers like me .
Cos my e-mail to CEO quite jalan , right FI ? Your e-mail to PMO not very jalan .
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siao liao, i take cab almost daily on weekdays, somemore morning office hours mostly peak hour, this time really siao liao.
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ok, justifies the need to buy new car.
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take bus better loh .....Originally posted by DailyFreeGames.com:siao liao, i take cab almost daily on weekdays, somemore morning office hours mostly peak hour, this time really siao liao.
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Reduce amount of tipping or share cab
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No la , don't worry , the price change will be good for you . many will boycott taxi liao , so u need not wait so long for a cab .Originally posted by DailyFreeGames.com:siao liao, i take cab almost daily on weekdays, somemore morning office hours mostly peak hour, this time really siao liao.
U stay which area , to work at which area ? -
I have problems taking cab from Bukit Panjang at 830-1000hrs, places I would go to are NUS or Clarke Quay.Originally posted by Poolman:No la , don't worry , the price change will be good for you . many will boycott taxi liao , so u need not wait so long for a cab .
U stay which area , to work at which area ? -
Time to write to government and ask for more cabs on the road.