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Taxi Taxi and more TAXI!
Thursday, September 18, 2008, 18:55
Since my two friends here started the ball rolling with road usage and Taxi, just thought I can continue from there.Well well... what can I talk about taxis?
I believe Singapore has the most number of taxi companies. There is Comfort, Union, SMRT, Premier, SMART, Citycab to name A FEW.
My point is... so many taxi companies but why are we still unable to get a taxi on the road when we really need one? This is with respect to peak hours or when it is raining. During these times, it is difficult to spot a taxi. Even when we see empty ones, they will be flashing 'on call' signs. Everyone tells me that this is the taxi drivers method to earn more money from the surcharges. Smart of them but I REFUSED to let them earn my money like that!
HOWEVER, what to do for non-drivers like me who are running late for appointments?
I 'on call' lor ( in a very Singaporean way )
I have bad experiences with taxi drivers who act friendly with me when I board their car. They talk to me about everything from my studies to their son or daughter etc. Don't get me wrong I have no problem with this sort of communication but then I realise.... "HEY... this is the longer route to my house!" and I feel so cheated! So much for being all friendly and nice huh.
Anyway, taxis do have their advantages too.
Like other public transportation, they communicate with us daily.
here's how...
http://www.youtube.com/v/I7enuUIwYAI&hl=en&fs=1
you may say... "hey what about Singapore?"
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/88/217921586_719305d15e.jpg?v=0
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvu1ljyId3OhmyM8EeZZONNnia34n0n4G8aJofU3fMnceJI9I1Sq2B8jbTahOy0Nf_ytuh3HdaC0eo-QcOX43VDfj3iaGbYBvicokmL47mvrqYtU0KVhZItvBodIyd6x85oCKpQ4N2-_4/s1600-h/58812.gif
These are just the few that I manage to find online but I have seen a large pot of porridge 'cooking' on taxi tops before.
Public transport or more specifically - taxis are good vehicles (pun intended) for advertisers to communicate with consumers. Advertisers do know that there are many taxis in Singapore and can reach a large consumer base as they are always moving around.
Labels: Eileen