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Cabbies : The Inside Story

Bozo · New Member

This book has been highly recommended for rookies.

But veteran drivers too would be interested in some of the issues raised.

It's also good for sharing stories as every driver has his own tales to tell.

For example, one unusual chapter called "Uncle goes undercover" is quite interesting even for old-timers.

Niteowl · A Forum Mentor

price of the book?

Bozo · New Member

It's priced at $16. Can be found at Highlights section at Takashimaya branch.

smoothrider · A Forum Supporter

Here's the kicker.

First 10 members toguess the location

of the taxi stand on the book's front cover

will get a free copy !

Simply send me a private message with your answer.

If it is correct, I will arrange a free copy for you.

-- Edited by smoothrider on Tuesday 1st of October 2013 06:01:51 PM

-- Edited by smoothrider on Tuesday 1st of October 2013 06:03:56 PM

taxiuncle · Senior Guru

wow, creative idea!

kk, i will look out. biggrin

smoothrider · A Forum Supporter

Hey taxiuncle, you Senior Guru no need to try lah.

Give others a chance mah !

taxiuncle · Senior Guru

haha...i don't even know where... wink

Rom · A Forum Mentor

wa chim... looks like JEM?

Anyway, is popular bookshop selling this book too?

smoothrider · A Forum Supporter

>>> to Rom Tan (transcab driver) :

The book is currently available in Kinokuniya at the following branches :

1. Orchard (Ngee Ann City/Takashimaya)

2. Liang Court

3. Bugis Junction

4. JEM (temporarily closed)

.........

Singapore Main Store

391 Orchard Road
#03-09/10/15 Ngee Ann City
Takashimaya Shopping Centre
Singapore 238872
Tel: +65 6737-5021
Fax: +65 6738-0487 (Opening hours: Sun to Fri - 10am to 9.30pm & Sat - 10am to 10pm)

Liang Court Store

177 River Valley Road
#03-50 Liang Court
Singapore 179036
Tel: +65 6337-1300
Fax: +65 6338-1278 (Opening hours: Daily - 10.30am to 9.30pm)

Bugis Junction Store

200 Victoria Street
#03-09/12 Bugis Junction Singapore 188021
Tel: +65 6339-1790
Fax: +65 6339-1792 (Opening hours: Daily - 10.30am to 10.00pm)

Jurong Store

50 Jurong Gateway Road
#04-23 Jem (Jurong East) Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6430-0868
Fax: +65 6339-2868 (Opening hours: Daily - 10 am to 10 pm)

Other stores may have it in a few weeks time.

Don't dilly dally, just go and get it. You sure won't regret . . .

Rom · A Forum Mentor

thanks for the info ^_^

smoothrider · A Forum Supporter

>>> ROM TAN . . . You are welcome

Bozo · New Member

I wonder how many ppl have read this book so far. Is it helpful for you ? Now, it is even available in the National Library. I did a check and most of the books in several branches are out on loan. One is even on reserved waiting list. Just to update.

Happy driving and stay safe on the roads !

taxiuncle · Senior Guru

hmm...how about making our taxi stories into youtube video for fun... biggrin

smoothrider · A Forum Supporter

taxiuncle wrote:
hmm...how about making our taxi stories into youtube video for fun...

How do you mean ? Actual incidents or re-enactment ? Actual live footage would of course be very interesting but not many are available I think. for 2nd option you need "actors".

I have another proposal. Why not compile all our stories into a book. Let's get together say 100 stories from members' contributions. The book can be called100 Taxi Uncle Stories.Active members and contributors will get complimentary copies. If sales is good, members can benefit from the profits.

Here is the math :

First printing/edition 1500 copies, total cost $5000

Retail price $16 (inc GST)

Per copy : Distribution cost = 60%. Nett sales proceeds = $5.98 (approx. $6)

If we sell 850 copies, we break even.

Suppose we reserve 300 copies for internal circulation (for members, etc), balance 350 copies.

350 X 5.98 = $2093 (profit).

In other words, to make the first $2093 profit, we must sell 1200 copies.

Any comments ?