but i would say , not everyday "Sunday" , $220 collection quite an isolated case during weekdays .
I take a reasonable amount of $185 average .
Minus $80 overheads , nett could be $105 ...
One month anytime still,can get $3255 .....
Which is consider a handsome amount of salary .
usually i forecast myself 6 days , cos i don't work on Sunday .
If Monday , i get only $145 out of $195 i need ....
Then Tuesday i would strife for $195 + $50 = $245 .
If Tuesday i did only $180 , i still lacking behind $65
Then Wednesday i would go full speed for $270 .
And so on @ $195 collection each night !!!
The idea for me ....... this way push myself to work hard .
That's how i maintain myself routine this for the last 8 years .
No need to follow my style , everyoner's has got their own unique style .
Hi bro newguy,
so u drove 11hrs to collect $220?
from poolman's comments its still a respectable amt of roughly $130. if i can have this on any mon to thurs nite, i would be satisfied....:)
but then like what poolman said, sometime high sometime low, got to motivative ourselves for the next day if current day is low, that is sure a good way to keep the salary level where we wanted...
jim
if u calculate newguy average collection everyday , $220 .
minus diesel say $40 , rental $50 ...
His take home roughly nett $130
A month solid $4030 without rest !! Solid 7 days per week work .
So this is the data for a newbie on night shift taxi driver.
Just another curiosity... for this amount how many sleeping nights are you going to sacrified and can how long will you still go on as in this trade for your take home pay of $130 per night as example.
Sorry to say.
Those fast food chain helpers per hour is $4.50 an hour, if night shift taxi driver like example $200 for eleven hours, my calculation is an hour $11.82 per hour people are sleeping you are struggling on your steering. So now all newbies bo wah right...so think? interesting as you thought, big bucks. easily 4 digits pay. try it than you know.
hi guys back from my 5th night , and my first weekend/Holiday eve.
so sorry for the netted and collection missed information, still not very familiar with the lingual. Ya, i collected 220 on Thursday
started at 5pm as usual, i chiong all the way till 4am, its really a big difference compare to normal week days, so many pax, every where you go, no need queue one leh, picked, go, then picked again.
I discovered alot of ulu places where there is actually Pax waiting but no cabs....hehe..
ya, and i was driving all the way, and finally after the peak hours, i took my first rest, and go easy between 8-12 midnight. not too bad, every where got pax...so happy..
but then end of the day, calculated, collection is $310. =( ..is it good ? i don't know man. but from what Bro Poolman had shared, i am still away from $360..
but its much better then weekdays. I am contented...
i drive like mad leh, speeding, cut lanes, chiong ..ahhahaha,.....but i gues its worth the hard work.
Got some qns to ask my shifu here,
the speed of driving , how will it affect the taxi fare ah ?if i drive 110 km/h is it cheaper from Point A to B compare to 80/90 km/h
Yes, i really agreed its sheer hard work , you think its easy? try it man...haha...you will know.Like Bro poolman and ALN first told me, Ask so much no use, hit the road, then you know..now i know...ahhaaa
regarding the collections part,
well, i think 190-200 is acheiveable ,but then really must pia one..cannot dilly dally..i don't queue when i see more then 10 cabs, i think its not worth it.just my views. i would rather go smewhere else.
for that amount of work/ income, i think 7 days aweek will kill me, so i work 6 days, sunday is my off day...i need that to recharging ...
bro jim, i think if u driving for 8 times a week , provided you can get a hirer who wants to let you drive on fri/Sat. target 1500 is also cannot reach one la....why not target 800. then if u get more, you will be happy..If target too high, cannot reach, very demoralising i think. ya...so you still want to drive , from 2500-800
bro kin
regarding your calcuation on per hour pay structure, effective for a average weekday collection, of about 200. working for 10.5 hour hours after minus rest 1 hour and pump petrol 30 mins . it works out to be about $200- $90= 110 / 10.5= $10.50 per hour for me.
but our weekend is double 50% more pay ...cos collect about 300. then per hour rate is $15 on week end
not alot if you look at it this way, but i think its better then a average office worker, who say salary is $2600 on average ,working on 5.5 days work at 9 hours per day. per hour is about $12
so you still want to drive taxi !!
Good Luck ...
Are you a fighter pilot?...like those newly F-15SG where they are trained for...hehe.
If this is going to continue and routine...sound good...another top gun taxi pilot..yo.
This is only the 5th night..there are many night to go. waiting.
i...mean the machine your taxi will be there everynight waiting you, but will the fighter top gun taxi driver be there every night.
Taxi driving you can marry...but dont let the taxi marry you.
This is our motto. Not everyday as like today. You never know what will be the next day.
You know today is holiday and Vesak day...last year today thing are not the same as like today.
This kind of information not only from me, you may say aiya this is your luck.
From defu depot washing bay those my kakis where everyday we meet, can never be wrong the same answer not the same like last year.
Where are you last year?
This is current situation and now all are facing, not rosy as like before.
so you still want to drive taxi !!
Just an update my encounter today...at 7.30 my engine started.
After finished my shift ended at 16.22..log off the MDT...printed the slip....this is ther result...street jobs 22...total. ($165.20). Cashless jobs 1..($7.80).
This is what a day taxi driving day. Me consider 2/4 cooked taxi driver. I clocked my driving hours more and covered more areas in this island Singapore. than got this title 2/4 experience...yo
but our weekend is double 50% more pay ...cos collect about 300. then per hour rate is $15 on week end
Haha...those will the days... gone.
That why? now where is our millionaire not millionhair..ha... mentor poolie. already a taxi coach.
Not struggling the taxi steering as like you at night, he is sleeping safe and sound everynight and at some occasion watching night football matches where there is available.
$15 per hour rate on week end.
how can that be should be more... that why he gone retired liao hehe not the same like as before.
not alot if you look at it this way, but i think its better then a average office worker, who say salary is $2600 on average ,working on 5.5 days work at 9 hours per day. per hour is about $12
Ya...understand.
office worker... working hour daylight, they see sun.
everything is normal. 8am to 5pm. After back home dinner with family and gather with the kids and many other.
During the day what are you doing?
During the night what are you doing?
Are they the same?
Originally posted by newguy32:hi guys back from my 5th night , and my first weekend/Holiday eve.
so sorry for the netted and collection missed information, still not very familiar with the lingual. Ya, i collected 220 on Thursday
started at 5pm as usual, i chiong all the way till 4am, its really a big difference compare to normal week days, so many pax, every where you go, no need queue one leh, picked, go, then picked again.
I discovered alot of ulu places where there is actually Pax waiting but no cabs....hehe..
ya, and i was driving all the way, and finally after the peak hours, i took my first rest, and go easy between 8-12 midnight. not too bad, every where got pax...so happy..but then end of the day, calculated, collection is $310. =( ..is it good ? i don't know man. but from what Bro Poolman had shared, i am still away from $360..
but its much better then weekdays. I am contented...
i drive like mad leh, speeding, cut lanes, chiong ..ahhahaha,.....but i gues its worth the hard work.Got some qns to ask my shifu here,
the speed of driving , how will it affect the taxi fare ah ?if i drive 110 km/h is it cheaper from Point A to B compare to 80/90 km/h
Yes, i really agreed its sheer hard work , you think its easy? try it man...haha...you will know.Like Bro poolman and ALN first told me, Ask so much no use, hit the road, then you know..now i know...ahhaaa
regarding the collections part,
well, i think 190-200 is acheiveable ,but then really must pia one..cannot dilly dally..i don't queue when i see more then 10 cabs, i think its not worth it.just my views. i would rather go smewhere else.
for that amount of work/ income, i think 7 days aweek will kill me, so i work 6 days, sunday is my off day...i need that to recharging ...
bro jim, i think if u driving for 8 times a week , provided you can get a hirer who wants to let you drive on fri/Sat. target 1500 is also cannot reach one la....why not target 800. then if u get more, you will be happy..If target too high, cannot reach, very demoralising i think. ya...so you still want to drive , from 2500-800
bro kin
regarding your calcuation on per hour pay structure, effective for a average weekday collection, of about 200. working for 10.5 hour hours after minus rest 1 hour and pump petrol 30 mins . it works out to be about $200- $90= 110 / 10.5= $10.50 per hour for me.
but our weekend is double 50% more pay ...cos collect about 300. then per hour rate is $15 on week end
not alot if you look at it this way, but i think its better then a average office worker, who say salary is $2600 on average ,working on 5.5 days work at 9 hours per day. per hour is about $12
so you still want to drive taxi !!
Ok la , $310 for a holiday eve ..... for a new bird like you , quite encouraging !
So now u felt the power of a holiday eve , then the next one , u should be well prepare .
Good rest is a must the night before holiday eve .
But then , holiday itself , damn sian one ...
for me I don't really monitor my collection while driving felt really putting additional stress for myself
I just make sure I fulfill these conditions
1) Pax connection try not to break more than 10mins
2) Be as fast pace as possible but safety always FIRST
3) Suggest using expressway as much as I can to save time & cut fuel usage
4) When really can't get pax for very long,I just hit the expressway & chiong to the next town & change the "fengshui" it works for me:)
By fulfilling these conditions I'm always pleased with my collection end of the day...Do my best and like what you guys said,let the sky decide for you:)
Just a little update: I'm no longer a OMO horse already found 2 relief:) 1 driving 6days morning & 1 driving Sunday/PH
At least I can enjoy my life better now
bro ALn
i mean the speed we are driving, will it affect the taxi fare??
not to compare with speeding with other cabs...
kin
i dunno what you are trying to say hhaha...maybe i dun understand your english.but yes, good that you have a title.2/4 cooked.congrats!
i would say driving night got its advantage, same thing wat, when i am sleeping happily safe and sound, will they envy me when i can sleep in the day..when they are working ? those office workers are slogging their day away...its 2 side of the coin, just how you look at it...
and i dun see very big deal with working in the day..and i love the night..so many happenings..and one impt thing, i love driving...
Bro pool
ya..thanks for your encouragement, i will keep in mind...
kin
i dunno what you are trying to say hhaha...maybe i dun understand your english.but yes, good that you have a title.2/4 cooked.congrats!
Just take it easy...as it if.
if you love coffee than enjoy your cup of coffee. no ones is stopping you.
we are here just to gave you tips and suggestion, that we encounter before you.
And not selfish, that all we know just contributing to you by not writing too straight forward, sometime may hurt..mah
Looking at your writeout. you need many correction. we are correcting you.
But, sometime you may think we are splashing cold water on you cause you are new.
bo pian... see someting say someting.
usually i forecast myself 6 days , cos i don't work on Sunday .
If Monday , i get only $145 out of $195 i need ....
Then Tuesday i would strife for $195 + $50 = $245 .
If Tuesday i did only $180 , i still lacking behind $65
Then Wednesday i would go full speed for $270 .
And so on @ $195 collection each night !!!
The idea for me ....... this way push myself to work hard .
That's how i maintain myself routine this for the last 8 years .
No need to follow my style , everyoner's has got their own unique style .
Ha... The current situation and the market is not rosy as like before.
So my meaning take easy and learn slowly, dont panic.
By that time you are ready for it.
Just still few month, when IR is ready.
Many taxi drivers is looking forward.
kin
oh ok.. but i dun see any corrections from you leh..which part need to correct bro?
pls advice..
i see your post, mainly its your views about collections, and the effects of night driving comparing with day job..and your day as a part time drivre
so pls correct me so i can improve..
thanks in advance
i drive like mad leh, speeding, cut lanes, chiong ..ahhahaha,.....but i gues its worth the hard work.
For what are you doing this?
Speeding... your first mistake... you know 24 demerit point full house.
your collection on those 5 nights as i told you this kind day shift easy hit the target.
Hello night driving i did before. i know what is all about.
What is taxi driving? speeding,cut lanes, chiong..this worth the hardwork, how much is your reward that 100 to 200 or how many?
oh ...maybe thats my style ba..when i m driving my own car..i also cant stand driving below 90..but ok..thnks for the advice..
Originally posted by kinwashi:usually i forecast myself 6 days , cos i don't work on Sunday .
If Monday , i get only $145 out of $195 i need ....
Then Tuesday i would strife for $195 + $50 = $245 .
If Tuesday i did only $180 , i still lacking behind $65
Then Wednesday i would go full speed for $270 .
And so on @ $195 collection each night !!!
The idea for me ....... this way push myself to work hard .
That's how i maintain myself routine this for the last 8 years .
No need to follow my style , everyoner's has got their own unique style .
Taxi driving you can marry...but dont let the taxi marry you.The taxi is there waiting you every night, can you fullfill with it every night ... will you be there alway...the 365 nights a year.dont panic, thing can happen at any time. those unforseen arise. ( bo wah.)
this is my unique style , self motivation .
Without really drive like newguy .
and if it's successful technics , my family can survive , my health can tahan , and it make my mental strength stronger , why not ???
If u build up the strength , it will be handful for most of the jobs u work .
No choice la , i am a salesman train .
Salesman always self motivated .
Life without motivation ..... it's a kind of boring i guessed .
I think people usually don't expect young men to drive taxi due to the fact that many cabs are driven by uncles and those that have retired. You can't change stereotyping.
And I would recommend getting a handphone with GPS capability? Not sure how much a GPS is, but for nokia phone, GPS is at $90/year. For e71 if i'm not wrong.
this "young man drive taxi scenario" , already exist when i first started .
Now even more ... cos of pay cut , retrenchment and cost of living .
Imagine .... wages oready so low , pay cut somemore .... pay CPF somemore , take home very little .
Wanna switch job ? Must go thru multi interviews .... and pay same so low !!
So how ?
Drive taxi still the easiest option .
hi bro kin
but our weekend is double 50% more pay ...cos collect about 300. then per hour rate is $15 on week end
Haha...those will the days... gone.
you mean nowadys weekends collection is lower is it ? compare to "those days"
your collection on those 5 nights as i told you this kind day shift easy hit the target.
Hello night driving i did before. i know what is all about.
you mean you drive day shift can easily collect $200-$220 ?
and may you share with me your knowledge about night shift driving ?
thanks in advance