News Report on Free Rides
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heard from someone theres reports in the news about more and more giving free rides for other people, is this true?
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Yes... it is true....
Some morons giving free rides...
reported in papers already.... after Cumfuck increased the taxis fares.
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Singapore duo gives free rides after taxi fare hikes
By Deborah Choo | SingaporeScene – Tue, Dec 20, 2011
By Deborah Choo
"I just do the free rides just to put a smile on people's faces and just say 'hey we're all in this together," said xxxxx, 23.
Xxxx and his former fellow Temasek Polytechnic course mate xxxxx, 23, took to the road first on Tuesday last week after midnight to offer free rides to any Singaporeans in light of the recent cab fare hikes by ComfortDelgro.
The pair pasted a big handwritten sign "FREE RIDES" on the bottom left of the black Honda Civic xxxx's father readily lent him. They set out to pick up random people to extend their little effort to anyone who wants a ride. On that night, they picked up two passengers. Xxxx drove out again yesterday picking up another two lucky passengers.
Xxxx admits that he too is a frequent taxi customer because he rushes from meetings to meetings.
However, he recognises that their efforts are unable to change the situation. "I don't think we can do anything about it. I haven't taken a taxi since the announcement of the fare hikes but eventually I think I will succumb to it also. But I know it won't be the last."
"Of course, if something can be done, that'll be great," he added.
The news of the recent price increments by ComfortDelgro, one of Singapore's largest market share holder in the cab transport industry, annoyed most Singaporeans. The flag-down is now 20 to 70 cents more. The online attacks came fast and furious with one Facebook group called "Boycott Comfort Delgro and its Fare Hikes" already set up.
"I read from an article years back that once Comfort increases its fares, the rest of the companies will follow suit because they don't want to lose out when the taxi drivers want to change companies to earn more. That's what I read, and I think it makes sense," added Ruby, a freelance writer.
Indeed, SMRT reacted fast to its competitor's increments, and also announced fare hikes.
On Monday night last week after the news broke of ComfortDelgro's price increases, Xxxx and a group of his friends were exchanging ideas when he suddenly thought of giving people free rides. His friends and family were all supportive of the idea.
By noon the next day, the idea was in motion. The duo went about getting paper and pen to randomly draw up a sign last minute and took to the roads approaching all who wanted a ride after midnight. "I was just nominated by our friends who pushed me to accompany him!" Ruby laughed.
The duo was clearly in high spirits when they filmed a video during their first adventure in the car. His handsome boyish looks and great sense of humor proved to be infectious as the passengers happily interacted with the pair.
"Though the idea came out of the recent comfort fare hike, the motivation to do this was more than anything else to bless Singaporeans from my love for my people than a protest," he said.
Xxxx revealed that the response has been wonderful so far and thinks less of the costs that he had been forking from his own pocket. "Sometimes when I drive, I see people giving us thumbs up." ( yeah... 2 morons doing national service ?
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See how far (how long) they can last.....
2 weeks ?
1 month ?
3 months ?
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Wah people so sporting u call him a moron.
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"like"
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Originally posted by Rock^Star:
Wah people so sporting u call him a moron.
Snatching potential business from the TDs.....
anybody knows the car plate number of the Honda Civic ?
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u wanna know where it picks ppl rite.
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Originally posted by FireIce:
u wanna know where it picks ppl rite.
For ?
Me not a TD lah.
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Originally posted by Just_do_it_lah:
Snatching potential business from the TDs.....
anybody knows the car plate number of the Honda Civic ?
need to know the car plate...
jam brake infront of him let him bang...
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to take fwee ride lah
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His time can be worthless, his car can be costless (his father car), but petrol is not free and cheap.
And....... touch wood........ if he got into accident, insurance will find tons of excuse not to pay up and those cheapo will not give a damn to claim whatever necessary from him.
There will be some cheapo, will get his contact and shamelessly call him for free ride. Free Almad, maybe call him to do dispatch job.
He might even see two group of cheapo fighting for his free ride.
Soonest, he will find out those "cheapo" doesn't worth his effort.
If he want a change, start working out as a politician and fight the PAP, the chances are better.
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I applaude those reactions .
Good interesting moves .
I ever foreseen such pricing .... this round i was well beaten , by that $0.02 .
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Originally posted by OptimalTrans:
His time can be worthless, his car can be costless (his father car), but petrol is not free and cheap.
And....... touch wood........ if he got into accident, insurance will find tons of excuse not to pay up and those cheapo will not give a damn to claim whatever necessary from him.
There will be some cheapo, will get his contact and shamelessly call him for free ride. Free Almad, maybe call him to do dispatch job.
He might even see two group of cheapo fighting for his free ride.
Soonest, he will find out those "cheapo" doesn't worth his effort.
If he want a change, start working out as a politician and fight the PAP, the chances are better.
Petrol also father sponsor one lah.
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They want only Publicity, should go to cumfark HQ take banners and strike better. If the people he given free ride robbed him after that or suay kena accident how? Not heard of any public strike for years already, the two guys should start mah, if they are so angry.
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I hope LTA summons him for something. Believe you me, they are bound to have something. You just can't simply go around picking unknown members of the public and giving free rides on purpose.
It's different if you are driving and spot someone in difficulty and offer a free ride or if some one tries to hitch a ride and you agree.
Worse still if any of these free-riders gives him or her some money at the end of the journey, be a token or whatever. The moment he accepts the cash, he's operating a pirate taxi service and will lose his license as well. Even limo companies (private ones) must register with LTA and get proper insurance, I should know I was one.
The whole question here boils down to the many rules LTA has and insurance issues, ferrying members of the public is only allowed for registered agencies. Why you think PZ, SZ etc all must go for courses?
I accept these people are trying to be helpful and even if 50% of car drivers did that, it will never affect the TD industry. But helping someone when not required is asking for trouble under Singapore Law.
If they really are so keen to help, go volunteer their services to old folks homes or any charitable organisations, these organisations need all the help they can get.
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juz let them be very soon they knoe not worth the effort liao............
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Bo leow!
Noyhing better to do and wanted to get attention.
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You know SG government success is attributed largely to public idiotism. I actually hope to see more people do it. I just dun believe it will have any impact on TDs but at least I can laugh my head off when I see one. Just make sure they queue with the taxis.
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Most probably, training to be future taxi drivers
.I somehow agreed with Bro JoeRaj to a certain extend, I think the authority should step in to say, it is at your own risk, if you get those peoples looking for something or drunken ones, good luck.
But I believe these ginas are just playing around, could be looking for chio bu to pound on.
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So these public spirited citizens think sending people home is fun? I challenge them to sell off their car, quit their job, drive a cab and provide one free trip everyday. See how long they last.
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with approximately 27,000 taxis... at peak hours, many can't even managed to take a cab.... what can a individual car do ?
Really got nothing better to do....
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Nevermind if I encounter them on the road I sure go in front and jammed my brakes
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Originally posted by f1taxidriver:
So these public spirited citizens think sending people home is fun? I challenge them to sell off their car, quit their job, drive a cab and provide one free trip everyday. See how long they last.
Cannot lei....
they only 23....
have to wait at least 7 more years to take your challenge.....
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haha everybody blasting these 2 kids liao.......