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shiokee · New Member

Hirer as a newbie???

legionchaos · New Member

hI is best to built your network during your TDVL days and when u sign up with any of the cabby companies there will be classes again, so make friends from there. If you are confident you can make good figures after taking out the daily investment then go for it. ;)

skywalker · New Member

Hi,

I had a same feeling like others newbie. worry about rental and income. But lucky I had a friend can help me to be his relief on weekend, he told me to try up first and to get a hang with it.

I had drive about 5 weekend now 9am till 6pm, so far so good i can cover my cost (rental $45 + gas $30) and i got $80 to earn a living now. I remember when i had my first ride, I am worry about the route. Lucky customers share with me how to reach their location.

After a few ride, I am planning to be a Hirer soon. Now waiting for transcab Vehicle (Wish).

I would like to suggest to you guys to join "Singapore taxi drivers" Zello App. They are very helpful drivers. They really help me when I don't know the location. And they also share with you where to pick customers. The best part is better then FM 933. to keep you happy driving. They are like my army friends TCSS Fun in their group.

Just log in first. wait for them to reply you.

Take a look below, hope this can help you.

Last. My name in the group is "Sky Ong" my age now 50 yrs old liao. see you there. Safe driving. Cheer.

Singapore Taxi DriverZello Group (Walkie Talkie).

All taxi driver are welcome to join the Singapore Taxi Driver Zello Group (Walkie Talkie).

In the Group, the taxi driver will share information on the following:
1) Road condition
2) Where to pick up pax
3) Which Route to take to the fastest possible to reach the destination
4) Chit Chatting (to keep member awake while driving)

To join the group:
1) go to App Store (Iphone) or Play Store (Andriod Phone), download Zello App
2) Search for "Singapore Taxi Driver" Channel
3) Add the channel

Once you are added into the group, you are to self introduce yourself (about five to ten minutes):
1) What is your name / your nick in facebook
2) Which taxi company you are in
3) Your taxi number plate
4) What is your working schedule (eg Monday to Friday, 6pm till 6am)

Upon verification, you will become a "Trusted Member", otherwise you will be banned from the channel. Non response from the new member after 15 minutes will be banned from the group.

A second verification will be done when the new member meet up a senior member (eg Coffee Break). Failing which the new member will be banned after a specific period.

Before you join, prepare the following items before joining to ensure safe driving:
1) Handphone Holder
2) Earpiece
3) Vehicle Handphone Charger

Previously any taxi driver been banned from the zello group due to non response can appeal through here will the following information:

1) What is your nick in Zello app
2) Which taxi company you are in
3) Your taxi number plate
4) What is your working schedule (eg Monday to Friday, 6pm till 6am)

Lastly, we welcome all taxi driver to join the Zello - Singapore Taxi Driver.

Rom · A Forum Mentor

There are many threads talking on this topics in this forum. You can spend some time reading through the forum. All the best :)

joetanks · A Forum Supporter

Yes, like what Rom has said...there is another group called Taxiuncle.

The way to join is to download the Palringo App from Playstore to experience the group information sharing app which works just like walkie talkie too. The version from Playstore is kind "too new" due to some bugs which allow only auto playback at its whims and fancies. When you join some members can help you download the correct app (I do not have it anymore due to my phone micro-SD card problem recently).

After downloading the Palringo App, search for www.taxiuncle.com (Not the one icon that belonged to Beach Road Taxiuncle) and click on the tab itself. Once you click on it, the information to join will appear. You can then do the same introduction by typing and can listen to fellow taxi drivers teaching you how to proceed further. Of course, joining them for coffee would be great so that you can learn more and become more proficient.

Good luck and Driver Safe.