Life of a TD (former TD Wannabe)
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ON THE ROAD
Yesterday after alight Pax at AP Departure, Terminal 3, I turn around to Arrival to pick up Pax because when I was approaching, there were no Taxis in the queue.
When it was my turn, the warden instead of telling me which yellow box to go to, beckon me forward.
Then she ask me to wind down my window. Jialat. What did I do wrong? Shit.
Then she look at me with a stern face and says, "You go forward, to Crown Plaza."
Wheez, I thought what happen. She want me to pick up passenger at the Airport Hotel.
Strezz!
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ON THE ROAD
Today, again same thing happen, but at RW Casino.
After alight Pax, the warden signal to me not to go. My rear part of the Taxi was over the Zebra Crossing. Just got whack a few days ago for dropping Pax at Coach area.
The warden then walk towards me and ask me to wind down the window. This one not like airport. Go forward means out to City.
Same stern face, then she says, "Can you fetch my guests to the AP". Of course I answered, "No Problem". Then she signal to 2 old ladies with lugage standing at the side to come forward.
This is great man, no need to turn around and queue, also can get pax.
Shiok-ka-do.
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Originally posted by StriveOn:
ON THE ROAD
Today, again same thing happen, but at RW Casino.
After alight Pax, the warden signal to me not to go. My rear part of the Taxi was over the Zebra Crossing. Just got whack a few days ago for dropping Pax at Coach area.
The warden then walk towards me and ask me to wind down the window. This one not like airport. Go forward means out to City.
Same stern face, then she says, "Can you fetch my guests to the AP". Of course I answered, "No Problem". Then she signal to 2 old ladies with lugage standing at the side to come forward.
This is great man, no need to turn around and queue, also can get pax.
Shiok-ka-do.
Wa Bros StriveOn, Pick a Small Durian.
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Originally posted by komade:
they wan to be yao gui let them be...........
but if we r behind cant stop on time n never install cam on td...sibei...bowah(not Mr Bowah)-)
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Originally posted by StriveOn:
ON THE ROAD
Today, again same thing happen, but at RW Casino.
After alight Pax, the warden signal to me not to go. My rear part of the Taxi was over the Zebra Crossing. Just got whack a few days ago for dropping Pax at Coach area.
The warden then walk towards me and ask me to wind down the window. This one not like airport. Go forward means out to City.
Same stern face, then she says, "Can you fetch my guests to the AP". Of course I answered, "No Problem". Then she signal to 2 old ladies with lugage standing at the side to come forward.
This is great man, no need to turn around and queue, also can get pax.
Shiok-ka-do.
untill now i never Q or pick any pax from this two casino!see the Q,sian half liao!airport also Q two time(less than 20 cabs waiting) n 1 time (100 cabs waiting,take my break whiling waiting,abit regret after Q,cos take about 45 mins then out the airport)
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Originally posted by Alvin87a:
untill now i never Q or pick any pax from this two casino!see the Q,sian half liao!airport also Q two time(less than 20 cabs waiting) n 1 time (100 cabs waiting,take my break whiling waiting,abit regret after Q,cos take about 45 mins then out the airport)
I also stop queing at airport. Everytime I send pax to AP, I turn around to go towards Tampines. But that day I see no taxi in queue. By the time I turn in, only 2 taxis in front.
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Originally posted by Ct2220:
Wa Bros StriveOn, Pick a Small Durian.
, far far thot it is shit, then realize it is a durian...anyway, it happen to me twice, some hotel guests, dunno why end up at RWS hehehehe -
And one more is a guy who got injured playing at USS, he was limping after getting medical attention, so, the warden waved me, I thot knn, siao liao, must have sped at the bridge, go nearer, Uncle, can help send this man home...sengkang
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Originally posted by StriveOn:
I also stop queing at airport. Everytime I send pax to AP, I turn around to go towards Tampines. But that day I see no taxi in queue. By the time I turn in, only 2 taxis in front.
wan to play AP muz do ur homework n knoe the timings, which flights
come in wat time, which timings which terminal confirm got PnG, any flights
delayed, how is the load of the flight or any additional flights coming in not
stated on the list. U knoe ur stuff u can tan jiak AP like tis morning 0130am
i went in PnG lor.............
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but how to get information of which flights have touch down airport so we can go and Q?i don't want to go and Q when there r no flights coming in!even if Q less than 10 taxis!
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Originally posted by foolsh_2000:
but how to get information of which flights have touch down airport so we can go and Q?i don't want to go and Q when there r no flights coming in!even if Q less than 10 taxis!
iphone app... walkie talkie infor... look at the sky see got aeroplane touching down anot...
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Originally posted by foolsh_2000:
but how to get information of which flights have touch down airport so we can go and Q?i don't want to go and Q when there r no flights coming in!even if Q less than 10 taxis!
Bros foolish_2000, use your smartphone goto:
http://www.changiairport.com/flight-info/flight-status/passenger-arrivals
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Originally posted by Ct2220:
Bros foolish_2000, use your smartphone goto:
http://www.changiairport.com/flight-info/flight-status/passenger-arrivals
yah foolish juz use the website bro ct2220 juz posted i also use it.
but also muz base on ur experience so tat u can go to the fastest Q~~~~~
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Originally posted by foolsh_2000:
but how to get information of which flights have touch down airport so we can go and Q?i don't want to go and Q when there r no flights coming in!even if Q less than 10 taxis!
Bro foolsh, being able to access to information about landing is not much use. Because you must interpret the information.
Which flight, from where, time of day, how close each flight, etc., etc.
Only when you know how to use these information, then you can PnG at AP.
I know got some Brudders here already cracked the code.
I want to master Sweep, Sweep, Sweep before look at AP Schedule.
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Today got 2 incidents want to share.
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ON THE ROAD
While driving along West Coast Road, got one Crown following behind me.
Then Pax put up hand to flag. I ON my hazard light. As I approach, I notice he was looking behind me. So I off hazard light and continue to move forward to look for Pax.
When I off Hazard light and pass him by, I also notice the Crown was overtaking me.
From my rear mirror, I saw him looking at the Crown, then at me.
He wants cheapo transport, end up he got no transport.
Not my intention to punish him, but I think he asked for it.
Disgusted...
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TIPS
Sent 3 Indonesian to AP. After alight, did not Q, instead raced out of AP, then I heard a phone rining behind.
Shit, pax left behind handphone. So I answered, hoping to meet up with him and return the phone. But it was not phone owner. Instead it was a guest at MBS Hotel.
He says he will be travelling with the owner of the phone, and ask me to pick him up at MBS Hotel, pass him the phone.
While on the way to the hotel, the phone owner called, told him what is happening, and whether I should go ahead, he says "OK".
At MBS Hotel, saw long Q of Taxi, but I cut everyone and pick up my Pax.
When reach AP, the fare was $17.84, but Pax gave me $40. Told him this is way above the fare, he says "its OK, for the phone"
This is like doing AP Transfer for 40 points.
Shiok..
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Originally posted by StriveOn:
TIPS
Sent 3 Indonesian to AP. After alight, did not Q, instead raced out of AP, then I heard a phone rining behind.
Shit, pax left behind handphone. So I answered, hoping to meet up with him and return the phone. But it was not phone owner. Instead it was a guest at MBS Hotel.
He says he will be travelling with the owner of the phone, and ask me to pick him up at MBS Hotel, pass him the phone.
While on the way to the hotel, the phone owner called, told him what is happening, and whether I should go ahead, he says "OK".
At MBS Hotel, saw long Q of Taxi, but I cut everyone and pick up my Pax.
When reach AP, the fare was $17.84, but Pax gave me $40. Told him this is way above the fare, he says "its OK, for the phone"
This is like doing AP Transfer for 40 points.
Shiok..
Thanks for sharing. Did you give them your name card?
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Originally posted by Ct2220:
Bros foolish_2000, use your smartphone goto:
http://www.changiairport.com/flight-info/flight-status/passenger-arrivals
how about any sms sent to phone ,any arrivals,so we can chiong there!that will be very useful to us!no need blindly q for hours!
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9 out o 10 TDs wannabes think is good to hav regular pax...
but these same 9 when become TDs will realize... regular paxs? where got time?
same for pax... taxis so easily avaiable in singapore... why need regular taxi ?
those who want to engage regular service are mainly staying in ulu places (eg acadia rd... ) or those who want the convenience of a ready taxi but not willing to pay the booking fees...
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Originally posted by Poolman:
Poolman Tips for StriveOn
Ikea's pax at Alexandra is an ideal place if u dun intend to go long .
This is one location where it is nearly impossible to find one to go East side , cos logically Ikea has got one at Tampines !
If i were StriveOn , being a CNG cab , i will not go to Q at Ikea Alexandra , instead i will Q at Queensway SC taxi stand . This is one taxi stand , 70% of chances , u will get one to West side .
Advice for Night shift only , not applicable for day shift .
Ikea is the place I queue if I am left with 1 1/2 hours to change of shift pax there either go clementi, jurong, holland V, or town nearby places another place to go is tiong bahru plaza also short distance -
Originally posted by MMO69:
Thanks for sharing. Did you give them your name card?
No lah, never give name card.Got no name card.
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Originally posted by Khoon2580:
9 out o 10 TDs wannabes think is good to hav regular pax...
but these same 9 when become TDs will realize... regular paxs? where got time?
same for pax... taxis so easily avaiable in singapore... why need regular taxi ?
those who want to engage regular service are mainly staying in ulu places (eg acadia rd... ) or those who want the convenience of a ready taxi but not willing to pay the booking fees...
Bro Khoon, when you start to escalate our "taxi corporate ladder", than you will realised, many things there's no answer but is happening.
Why pax call LV? so many taxi companies around, it answer your doubts indirectly...
And not all regular pax stay in ulu ulu places...
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Originally posted by decent02:
Ikea is the place I queue if I am left with 1 1/2 hours to change of shift pax there either go clementi, jurong, holland V, or town nearby places another place to go is tiong bahru plaza also short distanceIkea Alexander always have people queueing for taxi. PnG, If you are around there and doesn't mind the extra items they bought.
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Originally posted by Khoon2580:
9 out o 10 TDs wannabes think is good to hav regular pax...
but these same 9 when become TDs will realize... regular paxs? where got time?
same for pax... taxis so easily avaiable in singapore... why need regular taxi ?
those who want to engage regular service are mainly staying in ulu places (eg acadia rd... ) or those who want the convenience of a ready taxi but not willing to pay the booking fees...
I think differently. TD is in the service industry. If your customer like your services and ask for a name card, you should give it to him/her. You might not know who he/she is. What he/she is working as, but that one card (worth less than $0.10) could possibly influence your future.
StriveOn, bang wall now?