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Dangerous taxi drivers
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I think most of us can judge what erratic driving is. We aren't merely talking about incorrect signaling. Falling asleep, speeding, changing lanes dangerously, tailgating etc. are all examples of some bad driving that many of us have seen. There are lots of jobs in this world that may not be that great. People who clean bathrooms all day must not enjoy it, but does that mean they should do their job poorly? They have chosen to take a job and they receive payment for the job. A raise in pay doesn't instantly turn people into better workers and more service-oriented workers.
My friend and i did that once, that is to tell the driver to slow down (he was driving a hyundai sonata taxi), he looked at us, smiled at our terrified faces and said "let the professional do the driving"
I was thinking to myself "Wat professionalism are they talking about?? Did they go through defence driving classes or are they carrying a racing licence maybe?"
Because all the while i assume that taxi drivers need only a class 3 licence and a taxi licence (that is a test that they took with the taxi company)
Am i wrong?
I was thinking to myself "Wat professionalism are they talking about?? Did they go through defence driving classes or are they carrying a racing licence maybe?"
Because all the while i assume that taxi drivers need only a class 3 licence and a taxi licence (that is a test that they took with the taxi company)
Am i wrong?
srman wrote:Do not tolerate it, I simply tell them to slow down (note dont ask tell)....you may get the standard reply that i am a safe driver (yeah right!!).
I even tell them to stop the incessant lane cutting and jumping, or tailgating. They dont like it but heck its my life..
Some people are alive cos its illegal to kill 

although I would not want to condone the use of "Wat" by replying....
if some driver ever said that to me, after I got over the initial amusement, I'd make him regret it, and PDQ
it's very simple, you tell them how you will be reporting them to their company, and, take a picture of them driving and the dashboard, you will get results
if some driver ever said that to me, after I got over the initial amusement, I'd make him regret it, and PDQ
it's very simple, you tell them how you will be reporting them to their company, and, take a picture of them driving and the dashboard, you will get results
elska76 wrote:My friend and i did that once, that is to tell the driver to slow down (he was driving a hyundai sonata taxi), he looked at us, smiled at our terrified faces and said "let the professional do the driving"
I was thinking to myself "Wat professionalism are they talking about??
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Agree. And cab drivers need to understand aggresive driving does not necessarily equate more billable mileage. It makes it more stressful for other road users. Higher pay may not always result in higher performance. When we pay them better, we are in a better position to demand better service. And company can in turn invest in better training. And happy workers tend to do a better job.batgirl_cdn wrote:I think most of us can judge what erratic driving is. We aren't merely talking about incorrect signaling. Falling asleep, speeding, changing lanes dangerously, tailgating etc. are all examples of some bad driving that many of us have seen. There are lots of jobs in this world that may not be that great. People who clean bathrooms all day must not enjoy it, but does that mean they should do their job poorly? They have chosen to take a job and they receive payment for the job. A raise in pay doesn't instantly turn people into better workers and more service-oriented workers.
When they are in crunch trying to optimise every mile, they may not be the most rational drivers on the road. And the overall driving culture of SG has an effect on their driving style.
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We are lucky we have a car here so no need for taxi's but they are VERY bad drivers I have witnessed 2 seperate accidents both times a taxi ran up the butt of another taxi..and believe me the locals are just as bad! No indicators, not staying in their lanes, putting the hazards on and stoppng anywhere, braking on the freeways for no reason,pulling out in front of you....ggrrrr I could be here all day. By the way advice if you are thinking of getting a drivers license here (which you have to after 12 months anyway) a tip for the test......think like a local!
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