stupid ruling
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LTA Eases CBD Taxi Rules from 1 March 2012;
Operational Hours and Penalty Aligned with Full-day Bus Lane Rules1. From 1 March 2012, operational hours for the Central Business District (CBD) taxi rule will be shortened and aligned with the full-day bus lane operational hours. With the revision, the CBD taxi rule that requires taxis to only pick-up and drop-off passengers at taxi stands and on the driveways of buildings along roads where public buses ply will be shortened by 2.5 hours to between 7.30am and 8pm (Monday to Saturday, except Public Holidays), from 7am to 10pm currently.
2. The taxi Vocational License Points System (VLPS) for non-compliance with the CBD taxi rule will also be revised. From 1 March 2012, the existing 3 demerit point penalty for breach of the CBD taxi rule will be removed and the fine increased from $100 to $130, to also bring it in line with the full-day bus lane penalty.
3. The shorter hours will allow taxi drivers to pick-up and drop-off passengers along roads where public buses ply, and for passengers to hail a taxi along these roads earlier.
4. These adjustments were made in consultation with taxi companies and taxi driver associations, who expressed support for the changes and agreed that it strikes a balance between minimising safety risks and addressing the operational concerns of taxi drivers when driving in the CBD.
5. Mr Colin Lim, LTA's Group Director of Vehicle and Transit Licensing said, "We have reviewed the operational hours and traffic situation following feedback from the National Taxi Association (NTA) and taxi companies. Our key consideration for the CBD rule is safety. As traffic in the CBD is lighter after 8pm, we have relaxed the CBD taxi rule to align with the full-day bus lane operational hours. This balances safety concerns while providing taxi drivers and passengers with more convenience."
6. Said President, National Taxi Association (NTA) Mr Wee Boon Kim: "We are glad that LTA has listened and considered NTA's feedback carefully in their decision-making on the easing of CBD rules. This refinement and shortening of hours on the pick-up and drop-off of passengers inside the CBD area would benefit not just our drivers, but also the passengers. It would make it easier and more convenient for passengers to hail a cab and alight near their destination. At the same time, we are pleased that LTA has decided to withdraw the demerit points accorded to drivers who breach the rules."
7. Since the implementation of the CBD taxi rule on 1 March 2008, the number of taxi stands in the CBD has increased to 121, up from 80 previously. Taxi stands are located within 250 metres or about a 5-minute walk from major buildings within the CBD to make it easier for taxi passengers to hail a taxi from a taxi stand, and for taxi drivers to pick-up or drop-off their passengers safely.
8. In addition to taxi stands, taxi drivers can pick-up and drop-off passengers at the driveways of about 220 buildings in the CBD.
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changes to increase fines. just want more money
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CBD taxi rule hours to be shortened from March 1
SINGAPORE: From March 1, the operational hours for the Central Business District (CBD) taxi rule will be relaxed.
The hours will also be aligned with the full-day bus lane operational hours from 7.30 am to 8.00 pm.
Taxis which go around the CBD, now have to stop at designated taxi stands or along drive ways of some buildings from 7.00 am to 10.00 pm.
But from next month, the operational hours will be cut by two-and-a-half hours, making it easier for passengers to hail a taxi.
The Land Transport Authority said these adjustments were made in consultation with taxi companies and taxi driver associations.
It added there has to be a balance between minimising safety risks and addressing the operational concerns of taxi drivers when driving in the CBD.
Passengers welcomed the change.
"I suppose it makes sense after peak period to deregulate it a little bit. I think it's fair," said a member of the public.
"If the hours are relaxed I think more taxi drivers will come in and (it) should be easier to get a taxi," said another.
However, some still feel it's better to remove the rule completely.
"(Let's) just not have this rule and let us alight wherever we want to because we are paying for the cab," said a member of the public.
"I don't think it's necessary, because taxis can pick up passengers or alight passengers anywhere... as long as you don't obstruct any vehicle," said another.
Presently, if taxi drivers violate the CBD taxi rule, they will get three demerit points. From March 1, that penalty will be removed. But the fine will be increased from S$100 to S$130.
"Of course demerits are worse. (A) fine is just money... Demerit points may cause your licence to be revoked," said a taxi driver.
"It's better. We've got a problem with the points system. So, for paying we've no problem," said another.
LTA said since the implementation of the CBD taxi rule in March 2008, the number of taxi stands in the CBD has gone up to 121, from 80 previously.
Taxi stands are located within 250 metres or about a five-minute walk from major buildings within the CBD.
Taxi drivers can also pick up and drop off passengers at the driveways of about 220 buildings in the CBD.
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Is this good? or actually no good?
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means i, as a passenger, can flag for cab along Orchard Rd directly outside Plaza Singapura at 8.01pm??
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Originally posted by sinicker:
means i, as a passenger, can flag for cab along Orchard Rd directly outside Plaza Singapura at 8.01pm??
usually here only at night then got unofficial taxi queue.......as a passenger, you can flag anywhere, anytime, even
in the miidle of the road
you will not be penalize.
But we will just
zoom.....zoom......
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Cannot travel too fast.....
Orchard Road only....
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Originally posted by Angwk7118:
LTA Eases CBD Taxi Rules from 1 March 2012;
Operational Hours and Penalty Aligned with Full-day Bus Lane Rules1. From 1 March 2012, operational hours for the Central Business District (CBD) taxi rule will be shortened and aligned with the full-day bus lane operational hours. With the revision, the CBD taxi rule that requires taxis to only pick-up and drop-off passengers at taxi stands and on the driveways of buildings along roads where public buses ply will be shortened by 2.5 hours to between 7.30am and 8pm (Monday to Saturday, except Public Holidays), from 7am to 10pm currently.
2. The taxi Vocational License Points System (VLPS) for non-compliance with the CBD taxi rule will also be revised. From 1 March 2012, the existing 3 demerit point penalty for breach of the CBD taxi rule will be removed and the fine increased from $100 to $130, to also bring it in line with the full-day bus lane penalty.
3. The shorter hours will allow taxi drivers to pick-up and drop-off passengers along roads where public buses ply, and for passengers to hail a taxi along these roads earlier.
4. These adjustments were made in consultation with taxi companies and taxi driver associations, who expressed support for the changes and agreed that it strikes a balance between minimising safety risks and addressing the operational concerns of taxi drivers when driving in the CBD.
5. Mr Colin Lim, LTA's Group Director of Vehicle and Transit Licensing said, "We have reviewed the operational hours and traffic situation following feedback from the National Taxi Association (NTA) and taxi companies. Our key consideration for the CBD rule is safety. As traffic in the CBD is lighter after 8pm, we have relaxed the CBD taxi rule to align with the full-day bus lane operational hours. This balances safety concerns while providing taxi drivers and passengers with more convenience."
6. Said President, National Taxi Association (NTA) Mr Wee Boon Kim: "We are glad that LTA has listened and considered NTA's feedback carefully in their decision-making on the easing of CBD rules. This refinement and shortening of hours on the pick-up and drop-off of passengers inside the CBD area would benefit not just our drivers, but also the passengers. It would make it easier and more convenient for passengers to hail a cab and alight near their destination. At the same time, we are pleased that LTA has decided to withdraw the demerit points accorded to drivers who breach the rules."
7. Since the implementation of the CBD taxi rule on 1 March 2008, the number of taxi stands in the CBD has increased to 121, up from 80 previously. Taxi stands are located within 250 metres or about a 5-minute walk from major buildings within the CBD to make it easier for taxi passengers to hail a taxi from a taxi stand, and for taxi drivers to pick-up or drop-off their passengers safely.
8. In addition to taxi stands, taxi drivers can pick-up and drop-off passengers at the driveways of about 220 buildings in the CBD.
Summary, 3 demerit points selling for $30 which equates to 1 point for $10.
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"Our key consideration for the CBD rule is safety. As traffic in the CBD is lighter after 8pm, we have relaxed the CBD taxi rule to align with the full-day bus lane operational hours. This balances safety concerns while providing taxi drivers and passengers with more convenience."
only idiots can give this kind of excuse!
is he implying that private car drivers are safer driver than taxi drivers?
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Originally posted by Insg:
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"Our key consideration for the CBD rule is safety. As traffic in the CBD is lighter after 8pm, we have relaxed the CBD taxi rule to align with the full-day bus lane operational hours. This balances safety concerns while providing taxi drivers and passengers with more convenience."
only idiots can give this kind of excuse!
is he implying that private car drivers are safer driver than taxi drivers?
LTA are always very "nice",
They practice Give and Take,
They believe in butter trade, using intangible item(demerit point) to exchange for tangible item(cash)
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really tired to see rules after rules from LTA , but problems still lies with them .
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F lar let us use the F BUS LANE!!!!!
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Originally posted by komade:
F lar let us use the F BUS LANE!!!!!
Can, after 8pm on weekdays
anytime on sundays !!!
haha
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Originally posted by komade:
F lar let us use the F BUS LANE!!!!!
you nite driver...
knn bus lane can go lar
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Originally posted by decent02:
you nite driver...
knn bus lane can go lar
5pm-8pm cannot leh....... alot of those "dogs" shooting leh..........
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Originally posted by Reliefdriver4u:
Can, after 8pm on weekdays
anytime on sundays !!!
haha
knn no use leh member~~~~~~ after 8pm i dun
even bother to use liao..............
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Originally posted by komade:
5pm-8pm cannot leh....... alot of those "dogs" shooting leh..........
They are also ppl like us who works to bring the dough home for the family.
Why must you give them name huh ?
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Oh...
Referee blow whistle liao...
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But dun worry Mercab will not kena suan by 'somebody' like me...
heeee
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Originally posted by kingzkong:
But dun worry Mercab will not kena suan by 'somebody' like me...
heeee
Cab still in workshop ? so free today ?
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Originally posted by Just_do_it_lah:
Cab still in workshop ? so free today ?
hee pai seh saw ur ques here but reply on another thread haha -
Need more training
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kong lai kong kee, kay koh si ai
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Originally posted by Mercabs:
They are also ppl like us who works to bring the dough home for the family.
Why must you give them name huh ?
so sorry bro gotta abit out of hand~~~~
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the ever confusing rule .......