Transcab taxi rams 5 cars and 5 ComfortDelGro taxis in spree
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By Royston Sim
A TAXI driver believed to have been under the influence of drugs went on a rampage, smashing into 10 cars while driving across Singapore before police finally arrested him in Boon Lay.
The Trans-Cab driver was nabbed at the junction of Boon Lay Drive and Boon Lay Avenue, after a hit-and-run spree that began in the eastern part of Singapore on Monday night.
The first incident took place at around 9.15pm in Tampines, while the final incident occurred nearly two hours later, at 11.05pm.
The accidents spanned the island from east to west in at least seven locations: Tampines Avenue 5, Sims Avenue East, Lornie Road, Bukit Timah Road, Jurong East Avenue 1, Jurong West Avenue 1 and Boon Lay Drive.
In most of the incidents, the taxi slammed into other moving cars from the side, denting their body panels. It is believed no one was injured.
Of the 10 cars that were hit, The Straits Times understands that five were private cars and the rest were ComfortDelGro taxis.
Some of the cabbies discovered that all their vehicles had been hit by the same taxi when they met at the workshop and swapped notes on what had happened to them.
A ComfortDelGro spokesman said it was helping the affected drivers with accident claims.
In a statement, police said they received a call at 11.05pm on Monday, informing them of an accident in Jurong West Avenue 1.
Officers who arrived established that the cabby had been involved in several hit-and-run incidents. He was arrested on suspicion of possessing and taking controlled drugs.
According to a Shin Min Daily News report, the cabby was extremely agitated and resisted arrest. The newspaper said that he shouted loudly at police officers and struggled before he was handcuffed.
Trans-Cab general manager Jasmine Tan yesterday said that the police have suspended the 50-year-old cabby's driving licence.
The company also terminated his contract. She said the driver joined Trans-Cab only a month ago.
One of the victims, a ComfortDelGro taxi driver named only as Lim, told Shin Min that he was driving along Lornie Road at around 10pm on Monday when he noticed a taxi with its lights off swerving in and out of its lane.
As he drove past on the right of the taxi, it rammed into his cab without warning.
Mr Lim said he flicked his lights and honked, but the Trans-Cab driver ignored him. He said he chased after it, but the cabby jumped a red light while turning into the other side of the road to get away.
Mr Lim's passenger called the police, and the cabby lodged a report on Tuesday.
Police investigations are ongoing.
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Additional reporting by Jalelah Abu Baker -
Why he only hit Cdg taxis?
transcab chevo somemore.. -
He protesting price hike too?
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or was sacked by comfort previously
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Originally posted by no display name:
He protesting price hike too?
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on drugs lah
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suspected on drugs . for me . he psycho liao . need to be sent to Buangkok MOH checkup
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lucky no passenger, if not the passenger would had enjoyed the best ride of his life, bettter then USS roller coaster
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SHD9240
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I heard from my fren in Boon Lay said he stopped only after getting too tired, and also the taxi make hell lot of noise, guess the crankshaft and engine gone case liao, tires blown still travel, and the funny part is that those BMW only follow him, never cut into him, unlike other countries, immediately car into him and block him out, knn BMW too expensive or maybe TP also scare their BMW get scatched
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Originally posted by bowah:
I heard from my fren in Boon Lay said he stopped only after getting too tired, and also the taxi make hell lot of noise, guess the crankshaft and engine gone case liao, tires blown still travel, and the funny part is that those BMW only follow him, never cut into him, unlike other countries, immediately car into him and block him out, knn BMW too expensive or maybe TP also scare their BMW get scatched
Subaru WRX issit? Maybe the scare run lose to the Chevy no face. Cos that guys siao liao. Siao lan drive very hiong one hor.....
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Originally posted by no display name:
The company also terminated his contract. She said the driver joined Trans-Cab only a month ago.
Just join 1 month can opt for Chevy? -
Originally posted by hammerhammer8888:
SHD9240
1 number difference from mine, must go and buy 24 rolls
With the CNG price keep increasing plus 1 station is closing down, next time might be a Wish to kee siao.
if i kee siao, i will bang from AP to Tuas South, break his record.
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Originally posted by bowah:
I heard from my fren in Boon Lay said he stopped only after getting too tired, and also the taxi make hell lot of noise, guess the crankshaft and engine gone case liao, tires blown still travel, and the funny part is that those BMW only follow him, never cut into him, unlike other countries, immediately car into him and block him out, knn BMW too expensive or maybe TP also scare their BMW get scatched
TP hum ji~~~~~
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Originally posted by OptimalTrans:
1 number difference from mine, must go and buy 24 rolls
With the CNG price keep increasing plus 1 station is closing down, next time might be a Wish to kee siao.
if i kee siao, i will bang from AP to Tuas South, break his record.
haha gd 1 bro~~~
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Nevermind . I said earlier if I banged one , also $2140 , banged 10 also $2140 .
So let's banged 10 !
He simple du lan Comfort . Si bey du lan , hahahahaha
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No drugs lah ... drugs so easy get meh ? Drink driving lar .... If police charge him drink driving , knn the rest of the cars involved will have many problems making claims and TransCab saved money . Police are not going to let TransCab go free . So say drugs . Chor lah knn ....
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Police will press charges , as good as drink driving offense on him . Difference is insurance . Drink driving Singapore law not insured one .
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not hum ji ar
Nowadays ppl drive like maniac... See got patrol car chase like 'you got your own lane' not my taiji kind... end up catch ppl get into langa
Days ago saw 1 WRX chasing a speeding BMW at PIE... fellow still dare to continue speeding upon seeing patrol car
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