New cabby-to-be
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Originally posted by Poolman:
Lake View should be considered only once u adept to the life of a cabby .Once u join Comfort , u new bird , can anyhow charge , got call u will just take , no need walkie's job .
Unless u want to get a walkie listen to where got lobang , where jam .....
step by step . . .
Lake View also scared new members dun know route , roads , can be one problem also .
yah last time got 1 famous member can be 20min late for job 1.......... :P
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Originally posted by komade:
yah last time got 1 famous member can be 20min late for job 1.......... :P
got one member also no show on me before.. hahaha
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Originally posted by Poolman:
Lake View should be considered only once u adept to the life of a cabby .Once u join Comfort , u new bird , can anyhow charge , got call u will just take , no need walkie's job .
Unless u want to get a walkie listen to where got lobang , where jam .....
step by step . . .
Lake View also scared new members dun know route , roads , can be one problem also .
Bro poolman,
No worry lah, my knowledge of Singapore roads quite ok wan, of course not those small roads lah, if those roads dun know still can see road directory or follow gps.
In the course of my life, I stayed in 6 different locations, namely Katong, Toa Payoh, Bt Merah, AMK, Bt Panjang n now CCK, my 7 siblings n my wife 7 siblings and all my relatives stay all over the island n I m driving all these years, so Singapore roads basically no problem to me wan.
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Originally posted by SBS9818A:
got one member also no show on me before.. hahaha
haha yah i knoe....... ;)
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Bro Tan welcome.
You 'Tan' can join presidential election next time? juz joking...
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Originally posted by Sgm40 vps:
Bro Tan welcome.
You 'Tan' can join presidential election next time? juz joking...
Hi bro,Many thks for ur welcome.
No lah.. not me lah.. not the calibre... dun wan to siah sway myself, wait pple ask me to pee n look at my face.
Juz to share Mr Brown joke on the 4 Tans: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fF510RL6PoE&feature=player_embedded#!
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Hi, taxidriver Bros,
I'm new here but not to taxi driving. Been at it for 4 years.
Welcome onboard, Sonatan! Cabbing can be fun if you want it to be. Stay happy and things will be fine. Positive energy attracts positive things. That's what I found out.
Just my 2 cents worth
Cheers!
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Originally posted by Naiche:
Hi, taxidriver Bros,
I'm new here but not to taxi driving. Been at it for 4 years.
Welcome onboard, Sonatan! Cabbing can be fun if you want it to be. Stay happy and things will be fine. Positive energy attracts positive things. That's what I found out.
Just my 2 cents worth
Cheers!
Hi bro Naiche,
I too welcome u onboard this forum n wish u n all TD brothers n sisters (if any) tua tua tan tan...huat.
Btw, where r u staying n u r driving which type of cab?
I will be attending the STA express 3 wks course coming 19th, once pass will start looking for Sonata night relief with CCK hirer. I look forward to meeting u n all bros at future gatherings n exchange contacts so we can take care of one another.
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sonatan looked to me quite anxious in his character .
planning is always good , but ....... dun be too kan chiong .
but he will be a good taxi driver i think .
Good planners always stays ahead of others who do not do plannings .
Don't believe ?
Hahahahahahah
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Originally posted by Poolman:
sonatan looked to me quite anxious in his character .
planning is always good , but ....... dun be too kan chiong .
but he will be a good taxi driver i think .
Good planners always stays ahead of others who do not do plannings .
Don't believe ?
Hahahahahahah
Yao drivers even more unbelieveable......... :P
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Originally posted by Poolman:
sonatan looked to me quite anxious in his character .
planning is always good , but ....... dun be too kan chiong .
but he will be a good taxi driver i think .
Good planners always stays ahead of others who do not do plannings .
Don't believe ?
Hahahahahahah
Bro,
Nice talking to u, wow!! I m truly n greatly impressed with your kind selfless humble sharing n intellect.
I really look forward to the next gathering to get to know all 'bros-in-arms" here. hahaha I like the sayings "Birds of the same feather, flock together", taking care of each other, got $$$, earn together, unity is strength.
Paisei...paisei... it is my in-born character lah... kancheong.. worrisome...anxious type, hope can be a good cabby with all the guidance n help from all lau chiow here, I need to earn as much as I can to clear my bank loans, no choice lor.
Now trying to learn as much as I can from browsing thru from last page backwards (thus why I knew about all thos BBOs n gatherings) towards the 1st pg, reading from past to present, now still at pg 38 plus always read 1st page to keep myself updated about current postings.
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I am not too sure if some soon-to-be TDs is suitable to hold a walkie when they are new on the road.
There are so many postings here and there from kancheong newbie TDs who read so much about LV in this forum that they want to jump right in from the moment they start driving.
I mean when you are new plus the fact that there are so many distractions on the road, the walkie will be more of a hindrance than assistance.
Imho, I hope newbies would go out and explore your new surroundings.
Make changes as your day goes and get a rhythm of your driving patterns.
Btw, I read that some newbies drive to service or clear their debts.
Do you know you will be burden with additional debt even before you drive with a walkie?
LV membership $30/month (which is 1 of the most expensive membership fee in town) plus max $12/month call charge
Grid basic plan $28/month min subscription
So it is at least $70 excl gst additional debt per month.
But make sure you don't talk too much on the group otherwise you could be paying something close to $100/month.
Lastly, I am not sure how many calls can you take when you are new and fighting with all the seasoners out there...
No amount of reading can translate to actual experience.
Remember, it's theory only here and practical out there.
Cheers!
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Originally posted by Mercabs:
I am not too sure if some soon-to-be TDs is suitable to hold a walkie when they are new on the road.
There are so many postings here and there from kancheong newbie TDs who read so much about LV in this forum that they want to jump right in from the moment they start driving.
I mean when you are new plus the fact that there are so many distractions on the road, the walkie will be more of a hindrance than assistance.
Imho, I hope newbies would go out and explore your new surroundings.
Make changes as your day goes and get a rhythm of your driving patterns.
Btw, I read that some newbies drive to service or clear their debts.
Do you know you will be burden with additional debt even before you drive with a walkie?
LV membership $30/month (which is 1 of the most expensive membership fee in town) plus max $12/month call charge
Grid basic plan $28/month min subscription
So it is at least $70 excl gst additional debt per month.
But make sure you don't talk too much on the group otherwise you could be paying something close to $100/month.
Lastly, I am not sure how many calls can you take when you are new and fighting with all the seasoners out there...
No amount of reading can translate to actual experience.
Remember, it's theory only here and practical out there.
Cheers!
Thank for the info, this is something I need. That is why I need to find out it is feasible to join as a LV member. I am driving night shift and I need to find out if there is call, let say between 1am to 4am so that I will need not to roam around to hunt for pax. Be it AP to the 4's kang or ah wood. so long I have pax in my cab.
Although I only been a cabby for 3 nights, it is never easy. And comparing with my friend who also just started driving as OMO. I felt so fortunate that I listen to the Bros here to start with a relief. When I have more time to rest and off days but our earning is about the same.
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Originally posted by Mercabs:
I am not too sure if some soon-to-be TDs is suitable to hold a walkie when they are new on the road.
There are so many postings here and there from kancheong newbie TDs who read so much about LV in this forum that they want to jump right in from the moment they start driving.
I mean when you are new plus the fact that there are so many distractions on the road, the walkie will be more of a hindrance than assistance.
Imho, I hope newbies would go out and explore your new surroundings.
Make changes as your day goes and get a rhythm of your driving patterns.
Btw, I read that some newbies drive to service or clear their debts.
Do you know you will be burden with additional debt even before you drive with a walkie?
LV membership $30/month (which is 1 of the most expensive membership fee in town) plus max $12/month call charge
Grid basic plan $28/month min subscription
So it is at least $70 excl gst additional debt per month.
But make sure you don't talk too much on the group otherwise you could be paying something close to $100/month.
Lastly, I am not sure how many calls can you take when you are new and fighting with all the seasoners out there...
No amount of reading can translate to actual experience.
Remember, it's theory only here and practical out there.
Cheers!
Bro, why so negative? To be fair there are other benefits for newbie holding a talkie, like listening to airport info, traffic conditions, Pick N Go locations, etc (although I am not sure how much of these info was shared in LV talkie group).
Don't say I say 1 hor, last time I didn't have talkie I still can get all above info using other means. I heard right now they have 100+ members on the group. But don't ask me how, I cannot share here lah. I'm scared of Unker Pool's parang. hahaha
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I have to agree with Mercab to a certain extend, newbies are suppose to get use to OTR driving skill before they can embark on knowledge and further their experiences. The skill to drive as a TD is different from driving private car, you hv to be quick and nimble and yet cannot disturb other like cutting into their lane or jump Q so on. You did to know where are the Taxis stands at the CBD, the buildings, the airport timing, the planes shutter landing time, the zombies and non zombies period and so on. But these are all knowledges, as you go it turn to wisdom and experiences, not skill, skill is how you drive and control your vehicle, how to step and stop or move gracefully and most important, how to avoid collision.
If you go out only...touch wood, BANG!, talk what LV or Beach Road Radio or boon lay radio also no use...
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Originally posted by WizQ:
Bro, why so negative? To be fair there are other benefits for newbie holding a talkie, like listening to airport info, traffic conditions, Pick N Go locations, etc (although I am not sure how much of these info was shared in LV talkie group).
Don't say I say 1 hor, last time I didn't have talkie I still can get all above info using other means. I heard right now they have 100+ members on the group. But don't ask me how, I cannot share here lah. I'm scared of Unker Pool's parang. hahaha
Bro, LV talkie is not like our talkie group.
Infos share is so limited. It will not be as precise as what we hear on our set.
Futhermore, if you hog the airtime, you get #@*&% by the members.
On quiet time, the talkie is as good as dead (no sound).
So do your math, just for some infos and pay at least $58/month excl call charges & gst.
If you drive CDG during day, I believe you will get more calls from CDG than LV.
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Originally posted by bowah:
I have to agree with Mercab to a certain extend, newbies are suppose to get use to OTR driving skill before they can embark on knowledge and further their experiences. The skill to drive as a TD is different from driving private car, you hv to be quick and nimble and yet cannot disturb other like cutting into their lane or jump Q so on. You did to know where are the Taxis stands at the CBD, the buildings, the airport timing, the planes shutter landing time, the zombies and non zombies period and so on. But these are all knowledges, as you go it turn to wisdom and experiences, not skill, skill is how you drive and control your vehicle, how to step and stop or move gracefully and most important, how to avoid collision.
If you go out only...touch wood, BANG!, talk what LV or Beach Road Radio or boon lay radio also no use...
I had a new young engergetic relief last month, less than 1 month into driving, 2 third party accident claims.
1st one was minor $300+ settle.
2nd not so lucky. Bang into a Lexus $1500 settle
I had offered him my talkie to him for infos. He told me he is worried that he may be distracted so decline my offer.
Look what happened even without the talkie distraction...
So newbies, make yourself comfortable and explore your new working environments.
Too many distractions when you are on the road...
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Originally posted by WizQ:
Bro, why so negative? To be fair there are other benefits for newbie holding a talkie, like listening to airport info, traffic conditions, Pick N Go locations, etc (although I am not sure how much of these info was shared in LV talkie group).
Don't say I say 1 hor, last time I didn't have talkie I still can get all above info using other means. I heard right now they have 100+ members on the group. But don't ask me how, I cannot share here lah. I'm scared of Unker Pool's parang. hahaha
Handsome Yap, come tis Thur for shashimi dinner, ur uncle buy u to exchange ur info, Parang not coming, No scare !!!
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so far old tamp, ah pool, ft, best relief going... this time must follow ft ta pau 2 bags of sashimi liao!
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see ALN told you all liao... drive taxi dun talk too much first... just make sure your driving skill can first... after that, everything easy la... like that loh
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the problem here is some come into this trade with debt problems, needing to clear it fast, so will resort to any avenues to increase income.. but they forgotten abt the cost aspect... another issue is physical aspect.. u can tahan now driving for say 12 hrs non-stop but u have to pray hard it won't come back to haunt you in future.. good luck and take care, all newbies...
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Originally posted by Vee4317l:
Handsome Yap, come tis Thur for shashimi dinner, ur uncle buy u to exchange ur info, Parang not coming, No scare !!!
Hello, you all so free ah? Thursday still want to sit down eat sashimi.
I need to drive to save money for downpayment to buy a unit at Marq wor.
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in fact , walkie for me .....
not only jobs .
one very important stuff , money also cannot buy !
Speeding Cameras all over the island !!!
" Members , slow down at XXXXXXX flyover , konica in action ! "
" Members , ECP flower pot , white tigers ambush , slow down ."
Yeah without walkie , got snap , money gone , demerit points also gone .
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Originally posted by Poolman:
in fact , walkie for me .....
not only jobs .
one very important stuff , money also cannot buy !
Speeding Cameras all over the island !!!
" Members , slow down at XXXXXXX flyover , konica in action ! "
" Members , ECP flower pot , white tigers ambush , slow down ."
Yeah without walkie , got snap , money gone , demerit points also gone .
This one no need walkie lah. Just maintain your speed within the speed limits at all times. :)
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Originally posted by EP77:
Thank for the info, this is something I need. That is why I need to find out it is feasible to join as a LV member. I am driving night shift and I need to find out if there is call, let say between 1am to 4am so that I will need not to roam around to hunt for pax. Be it AP to the 4's kang or ah wood. so long I have pax in my cab.
Although I only been a cabby for 3 nights, it is never easy. And comparing with my friend who also just started driving as OMO. I felt so fortunate that I listen to the Bros here to start with a relief. When I have more time to rest and off days but our earning is about the same.
Midnite skills need time to cultivate 1 took me almost 1yr to develop my skills frm 12am-6am on those quiet nite like tue/thurs/sun so dun kan cheong take ur time n learn. Also hor midnite u must be lucky also like BCL always say knn my midnite luck better than him...... :P