http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/137267 en-US 60 <p>To cater the popularity and the demand of Singapore taxis, currently there are 7 taxi companies, a group of private operators and a cross-border taxi organization.<br /> <br /> <strong>Private operators still comes under a assosiarion known as STTA<br /> Cross Border Taxi organisation is just an agreement. no special taxis involved for the singapore side.</strong><br /> <br /> Existing types and models of Singapore taxis as at 14 February 2007<br /> <br /> <strong>Toyota Corona long long time no more. habis. also missed out Camry<br /> theres another older model of SMRT's Mercedes: the E230<br /> theres also 5 Skoda by SMART white coloured. the silvered ones are silver arrow, by Silvercab (Premier Taxis)<br /> SMART also has a demonstrator Merc E220 NGT<br /> Volvo V70 (SHB4950B?) and one solo VW belongs to ComfortDelgro group, not private<br /> theres a Liteace by yellow top cab also</strong><br /> <br /> December 2005 --- all taxis switched to use Euro IV standard diesel<br /> <strong>All new taxis introduced have to be Euro-4.</strong><br /> <br /> (4) guidelines on taking a taxi<br /> 1) Hitch a taxi from taxi stand or a safe place (road kerbs etc)<br /> <strong>Can on call also</strong><br /> <br /> 3) Fasten seat belts.<br /> <strong>up to hirer</strong><br /> <br /> 5) You may chitchat with cabby. But dont chit-chat for too much --- for safety reasons --- so that the cabby would not be distracted by chitchatting while driving<br /> <strong>CHIT-CHAT then wont fall alseep! dont too much means... how to put a limit?</strong><br /> <br /> 6) Do keep to good behaviour whenever possible.<br /> <strong>no hanky panky?</strong><br /> <br /> 10) should you flagged down a split-shift taxi, do note the split-shift desto. i.e if the desto says Hougang, then your destination using that split-shift taxi will have to be Hougang.<br /> <strong>no need to go hougang. anywhere between flag-down and hougang will do.</strong><br /> <br /> the fares can be put in a table format.<br /></p> Wed, 28 Feb 2007 22:19:06 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:1802:137267:6086388 105090 http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/137267 <p><strong>The Consise Singapore Taxis Newcomers Guide</strong><br /> <br /> Singapore Taxis @ sgForums Newcomer Guide<br /> Author: STN<br /> Source of information: Singapore Taxis @ sgForums, Wikipedia, Land Transport Authority and respective car manufacturers’ websites<br /> Source of photo (tentatively) : STN<br /> <br /> Contents:<br /> 1. Introduction and Framework of Singapore Taxis<br /> 2. Existing types and models of taxis<br /> 3. History of Singapore Taxis<br /> 4. Fares<br /> 5. Technicals and specifications<br /> 6. Miscellaneous, glossary and external resources<br /> <br /> ------------------------------------------<br /> <br /> <span style="color: red;"><strong>1. Introduction and Framework of Singapore Taxis</strong></span><br /> <br /> Welcome to Singapore Taxis!<br /> <br /> Here in Singapore, taxis are the easiest way to travel. They are economical, speedy and easily available on demand as compared to buses and trains.<br /> <br /> Such advantages made taxi travel very popular among the Singapore population.<br /> <br /> To cater the popularity and the demand of Singapore taxis, currently there are 7 taxi companies, a group of private operators and a cross-border taxi organization.<br /> <br /> The names of taxi companies/operators are as follows:<br /> 1. Comfort (ComfortDelgro)<br /> 2. CityCab (ComfortDelgro)<br /> 3. Yellow Top Cab (ComfortDelgro)<br /> 4. Singapore Taxi Transport Association (ComfortDelgro)<br /> 5. SMRT Taxis (SMRT)<br /> 6. TransCab (Union Energy)<br /> 7. Smart (Smart Automobile)<br /> 8. Premier (Premier Taxis)<br /> <br /> In addition, there is Singapore – Johore Taxi Service, operated on the agreement of allowing Singaporean and Malaysian cabbies to operate taxis between Singapore (Ban San Street) and Johor Bahru (Kota Raya 2/Larkin). Singaporean cabbies operating the service came from the 7 companies and use the taxis of their respective company (no special taxis). Malaysian cabbies uses special taxis<br /> <br /> ---------------------------------------<br /> <br /> <span style="color: darkred;"><strong>2. Existing types and models of Singapore taxis as at 2 March 2007</strong></span><br /> <br /> Comfort<br /> --- Toyota Crown mk2 (4 seater; 1996 - )<br /> <img src= "http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b222/SGEMP/taxis/Comfort%20Taxis/IMAG0133.jpg" alt="image" /><br /> <br /> --- Hyundai Sonata 4th generation CRDI (4 seater; 2006 - )<br /> <img src= "http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b222/SGEMP/taxis/Comfort%20Taxis/IMG_0778.jpg" alt="image" /><br /> <br /> (note: by now all Toyota Corona CT141 taxis have gone MIA. not sure if all these are retired and scrapped.)<br /> <br /> CityCab<br /> --- Toyota Crown mk2 (4 seater; 1996 - )<br /> <img src= "http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b222/SGEMP/taxis/citycab/IMAG0120.jpg" alt="image" /><br /> <br /> --- Nissan Cedric Y31 (4 seater; 1990s - )<br /> <img src= "http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b222/SGEMP/taxis/citycab/IMAG0118.jpg" alt="image" /><br /> <br /> --- Hyundai Sonata 4th generation CRDI (4 seater, 2006 - )<br /> <br /> --- Mercedes Benz E220 CDI (4 seater, 1990s - ) (prestige)<br /> <img src="http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/783/imag0113ew3.jpg" alt="image" /><br /> <br /> --- Mercedes Benz Vito 115 CDI Maxicab (7 seaters, late 1990s - )<br /> <img src= "http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b222/SGEMP/taxis/citycab/IMAG0023.jpg" alt="image" /><br /> <br /> Yellow Top Cab<br /> --- Toyota Crown (4 seater, 1996 - )<br /> <img src= "http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b222/SGEMP/taxis/Yellow-top%20Cab/IMAG0086.jpg" alt="image" /><br /> <br /> --- Mercedes Benz E220 CDI (4 seater, current ones are 200? - ) (soverign)<br /> <img src="http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/9890/img0608rv1.jpg" alt="image" /><br /> <br /> --- Volvo V70 (2005 - )<br /> <br /> --- the unidentified solo VW (200? - )<br /> <br /> --- Toyota Liteace (2005 - )<br /> <br /> Singapore Taxi Transport Association<br /> (note: by now all Toyota Corona CT141 taxis have gone MIA. not sure if all these are retired and scrapped.)<br /> <br /> --- Toyota Corona (newer model)<br /> <img src= "http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b222/SGEMP/taxis/STTA/IMAG0065.jpg" alt="image" /><br /> <br /> --- Toyota Crown mk2 (4 seater, 1996 - )<br /> <img src= "http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b222/SGEMP/taxis/STTA/IMAG0102.jpg" alt="image" /><br /> <br /> --- Nissan Cedric (4 seater, 1990s - )<br /> <img src= "http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b222/SGEMP/taxis/STTA/IMAG0029.jpg" alt="image" /><br /> <br /> --- Fiat Panorama 1.4 petrol (2006 - )<br /> <br /> --- Fiat Croma JTD (7 seater, 2006 - )<br /> <br /> --- Mitsubishi Colt (2007 - )<br /> <br /> SMRT Taxis<br /> --- Toyota Crown mk2 (4 seater, 1996 - )<br /> <img src="http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/8905/imag0020ep7.jpg" alt="image" /><br /> <br /> --- Nissan Cedric Y31 (4 seater, 1990s - )<br /> <img src="http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/8425/imag0104eb7.jpg" alt="image" /><br /> <br /> --- Mercedes Benz E220 CDI (4 seater, current ones are 200? - ) (presido)<br /> <img src="http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/2172/imag0130si7.jpg" alt="image" /><br /> <br /> --- London Taxis LTI (7 seater, current ones are from 1997 - )<br /> <img src="http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/1107/cimg2912ei0.jpg" alt="image" /><br /> <br /> --- Ssangyong Rodius SV270 XDI (7 seater, 2006 - )<br /> <img src="http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/8796/img0193gz7.jpg" alt="image" /><br /> <br /> Transcab<br /> --- Toyota Crown mk2 (4 seater, 2003 - )<br /> <img src="http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/9631/imag0093mf4.jpg" alt="image" /><br /> <br /> Smart<br /> --- Toyota Crown mk2 (4 seater, 2003 - )<br /> <img src="http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/5872/imag0036zu6.jpg" alt="image" /><br /> <br /> --- Skoda Superb TDI (4 seater, 2006 - )<br /> <img src="http://img354.imageshack.us/img354/7941/cimg2766gn0.jpg" alt="image" /><br /> <br /> --- Volkswagen Touran (7 seater, 2006 - )<br /> <img src="http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/4844/imag0011nu0.jpg" alt="image" /><br /> <br /> --- Mercedes Benz E200 NGT bifuel (4 seater, 2006 - )<br /> <img src="http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/8217/imag0127cc2.jpg" alt="image" /><br /> <br /> Premier<br /> --- Toyota Crown mk2 (4 seater, 2003 - )<br /> <img src="http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/198/imag0096ei4.jpg" alt="image" /><br /> <br /> --- Mercedes Benz E220 CDI (4 seater, 2005 - ) (silverline)<br /> <img src="http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/5359/imag0981ve1.jpg" alt="image" /><br /> <br /> --- Nissan Cedric Y31 (4 seater, 2003 - )<br /> <img src="http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/3736/imag0968nm7.jpg" alt="image" /><br /> <br /> --- Skoda Superb TDI (4 seater, 2006 - ) (note: white in colour)<br /> <br /> --- Hyundai Azura aka Hyundai Grandeur, 4th generation (4 seater, 2007 - )<br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------<br /> <br /> <strong>3. History of Singapore Taxis</strong><br /> <br /> Before 1970s --- No apparent proper organization of taxis in Singapore<br /> --- Pirate taxis, operated by individuals using generally old vehicles and charging exorbitantly high fares, existed. This caused a severe competition with bus services for passengers, as well as putting passengers’ lives at risk.<br /> <br /> October 1970 --- Comfort Taxis was formed, as significant part of an operation to eradicate pirate taxis<br /> <br /> 1976 --- Radio phone service for taxis introduced<br /> <br /> August 1979 --- Dial-a-cab service introduced. (The dial-a-cab service was computerized in 1990)<br /> <br /> June 1981 --- All mechanical meters in taxis were replaced by electronic meters<br /> <br /> January 1984 --- NTUC Comfort Training School was set up to train would-be cabbies<br /> <br /> 1989 --- TIBS Taxis was formed<br /> <br /> 1991 --- premier taxi services started by TIBS Taxis with Mercedes and Londoncabs<br /> <br /> 1995 --- Citycab formed from Singapore Airport Bus Services (SABS), SBS Taxis and Singapore Commuter taxis<br /> <br /> March 1996 --- Yellow Top Cab was formed. Comfort Cablink dispatch system introduced.<br /> <br /> 1997 --- Start of Sovereign Limo taxis by Yellow Top Cab<br /> <br /> 1998 --- Taxi fares deregulated, taxi companies can set their own fares based on market conditions<br /> --- Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) system was introduced, passenger to borne ERP charges<br /> <br /> 2003 --- 3 more taxi operator licenses granted to 3 new operators. From there on, the total number of taxi operator licenses was 7.<br /> --- Quality of Service standards for Taxis introduced<br /> --- Vocation License Point System introduced in June of that year<br /> --- Singapore Taxi Academy formed in July of that year to train professional cabbies<br /> <br /> 2004 --- Premier, TransCab and SMART taxis commenced operations<br /> --- TIBS Taxis renamed SMRT taxis on 10 May 2004, together with its mother company Trans Island Bus Services (bus services renamed SMRT Buses)<br /> <br /> December 2005 --- all taxis switched to use Euro IV standard diesel. All new taxis introduced are required to satisfy EURO IV standards<br /> <br /> November 2006 --- NETS payment for taxi fares introduced<br /> <br /> --------------------------------------------------<br /> <br /> <strong><span style="color: green;">4. Fares</span></strong><br /> <br /> Fares stated below are for basic/commuter services. STTA fares --- please refer to the attached picture below for fares.<br /> <br /> Flagdown rate:<br /> CityCab, Comfort (Toyota models), Yellow Top Cab, TransCab, SMRT Taxis and SMART --- $2.5 up to first 1km<br /> Comfort (Hyundai Sonata) --- $2.7 up to first 1km<br /> Premier Taxis --- $2.6 up to first 1km<br /> <br /> Meter rate:<br /> Citycab, Comfort, Yellow Top Cab, Transcab, SMRT<br /> --- $0.1 for ever 210m thereafter or less after 1km and up to 10km<br /> --- $0.1 for every 175m thereafter or less after 10km<br /> <br /> Smart, Premier<br /> --- $0.1 every 225m thereafter or less after 1km and up to 10km<br /> --- $0.1 every 200m thereafter or less after 10km<br /> <br /> STTA fares:<br /> <img src= "http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b222/SGEMP/taxis/STTA/IMG_9887.jpg" alt="image" /><br /> <br /> Waiting:<br /> $0.1 every 25sec or less<br /> <br /> Booking:<br /> $4.00 for 0730 – 0930 and 1700 – 2300, Monday to Friday<br /> $2.50 for all other times including Public Holidays<br /> $5.20 for advance booking (at least 30min in advance)<br /> <br /> Peak Hours surcharge:<br /> $2.00 for 0730 – 0930 and 1700 – 2000<br /> <br /> Late night surcharge:<br /> CityCab, Comfort, Yellow Top Cab, TransCab and SMRT<br /> --- 10% of meter for 2330 – 2344<br /> --- 20% of meter for 2345 – 2359<br /> --- 35% of meter for 0000 – 0059<br /> --- 50% of meter for 0100 – 0600<br /> <br /> Smart, Premier --- 50% of meter for 0000 – 0600<br /> <br /> Public Holiday surcharge:<br /> $1.00 (1800h of eve to 2400h of New Year Day, Hari Raya Puasa, Deepavali, Christmas and first 2 days of Chinese New Year. If public holiday falls on Sunday, surcharge will be imposed till 2400h on Monday.)<br /> <br /> CBD surcharge:<br /> CityCab, Comfort, Yellow Top Cab, TransCab, SMRT Taxis<br /> --- $1 (1700 – 2000 on mon-thu and 1700 – 2300 on fri-sat excluding PH)<br /> <br /> Smart, Premier<br /> --- $1 (1700 – 2000 on mon-thu and 1700 – 0000 for fri-sat excluding PH)<br /> <br /> Locations surcharge:<br /> $5 for trips starting from Changi Airport at 1700 – 0000 fri-sun<br /> $3 for trips starting from Chnagi Airport at all other times<br /> $3 for trips starting from Seletar Airport<br /> $2 for trips starting from Singapore EXPO<br /> <br /> Other surcharges:<br /> 1. ERP surcharges to be borne by customer<br /> 2. $0.3 administrative charge for payment made using NETS<br /> 3. +10% administrative change on total fare if payment is made using credit/charge cards. GST charged on top of the 10% administrative charge.<br /> <br /> Higher fares for premium taxi services. Please check with respective taxi companies (see links below) for premium services fares.<br /> <br /> ----------------------------<br /> <br /> <span style="color: brown;"><strong>5. Technicals and Specifications</strong></span><br /> <br /> Technicals<br /> How a taximeter works (wikipedia article: <a href= "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taximeter#Work_cycle" rel= "nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taximeter#Work_cycle</a> )<br /> How dispatching is done (wikipedia article: <a href= "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxicab#Dispatching" rel= "nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxicab#Dispatching</a> )<br /> Hiring a taxi (wikipedia article: <a href= "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxicab#Hiring" rel= "nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxicab#Hiring</a> )<br /> <br /> Note that turning indicators are on the dashboard. Fare meters and aircon to the left of the dashboard. Receipt printer is before the gear shift joystick.<br /> <br /> Specifications of taxi models<br /> <br /> <span style="font-style: italic;"><strong>Toyota Crown mk2 Comfort</strong></span><br /> Model name: YXS10/LXS10<br /> Engine: 3YPE<br /> Fuel: Diesel<br /> Horsepower 58kw/79PS/4400rpm<br /> <br /> Turning radius 5.1m<br /> <br /> Net weight: 1310 – 1320kg<br /> Max total weight: 1640 – 1650kg<br /> <br /> Exterior length: 4695mm<br /> Exterior width: 1695mm<br /> Exterior height: 1515mm<br /> Lowest distance from floor: 165mm<br /> Interior length: 2060mm<br /> Interior width: 1455mm<br /> Interior height: 1225mm<br /> <br /> <span style="font-style: italic;"><strong>Toyota Corona CT141</strong></span><br /> Model name: CT141<br /> Engine: ???<br /> Fuel: diesel<br /> Other specifications not available as at press time<br /> <br /> <span style="font-style: italic;"><strong>Nissan Cedric Y31 Sedan/Hardtop</strong></span><br /> Engine(s): 2.0L VG20E<br /> 3.0L VG30E<br /> 3.0L VG30ET Turbocharged<br /> Other specifications not available as at press time<br /> <br /> <span style="font-style: italic;"><strong>Hyundai Sonata fourth generation</strong></span><br /> Engine: 16-valve 2.0L<br /> 2.4L, 166ps at 5,800rpm<br /> 3.3L lambda V6, 247hp<br /> Transmission: 4speed auto overdrive<br /> 5speed auto overdrive<br /> 5speed auto overdrive<br /> Wheelbase: 107.4in (2727mm)<br /> Length: 188.9in (4798mm)<br /> Width: 72.1in (1831mm)<br /> Height: 58.0in (1473mm)<br /> <br /> <span style="font-style: italic;"><strong>Fiat panorama</strong></span><br /> Length: 3924 mm/154 in<br /> Engine(s): three options of engine 1048 cc/65 in³ gasoline with a power of 57 CV/56 hp/42 kW and 1297 cc/80 in³ gasoline or alcohol with a power of 61 CV/60 hp/45 kW and 62 CV/61 hp/46 kW respectively) and two versions: C and CL. The 1050 engine was available only to the C version.<br /> <br /> <span style="font-style: italic;"><strong>Fiat Croma</strong></span><br /> Engines: five engine options, petrol engines were supplied by Opel, beginning with the brand new evolution of the Ecotec 1.8 L with 140 PS (103 kW), followed by the torquier 2.2 L with 147 PS (108 kW). However, the bulk of the sales is represented by Fiat's own Multijet engine, available in three variants 1.9 L with 8 valves and 120 PS (88 kW), 1.9 L with 16 valves and 150 PS (110 kW), and the range topper five-cylinder 2.4 L, with 200 PS (147 kW). The Diesel engines are fitted with a standard six-speed manual gearbox.<br /> <br /> <span style="font-style: italic;"><strong>Fiat Doblo</strong></span><br /> Payload: up to 730kg<br /> interior volume: 3.2m3<br /> Engines: uses a range of engines including the 1.4 petrol, 1.9 MultiJet, and 1.3 MultiJet 16 valve models.<br /> <br /> <span style="font-style: italic;"><strong>LTI TX1</strong></span><br /> 4 door sedan<br /> •Stylish exterior redesign, maintaining the traditional London taxi form<br /> •A more ergonomic interior, providing greater comfort to the driver.<br /> •Optional air-conditioning to keep the driver cool<br /> •Highly visible controls within easy reach<br /> •Suspension built to a rugged, tough design that provides a smooth ride.<br /> •Eleven-stage, full-dip electophoretic paint process that bonds to every square millimetre of steel exposed to the air<br /> •Body crumple zones are engineered to absorb any impact.<br /> •Foam-reinforced bumpers to the front and rear<br /> •Tinted and laminated windscreen; 48% bigger than the Fairway - for better visibility and safety<br /> •Removable security screen between driver and passenger<br /> •Central control of all locks on all doors<br /> •Door-mounted switch to lock the front doors only<br /> •Three-point inertia reel seat belts for all passenger seats<br /> •Integral built-in child seat so that children can travel in absolute safety<br /> •European M1 Whole Vehicle Type Approval, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental and other laws<br /> •Extra wide passenger doors which open 90° - 44% larger rear door aperture than the Fairway<br /> •Truly accessible to all people, whether wheelchairs users, mobility-limited or visually-impaired<br /> <br /> <span style="font-style: italic;"><strong>Ssangyong Rodius SV270</strong></span><br /> Driven wheel: 2WD or TOD<br /> Transmission: AT or MT<br /> <br /> Overall length: 5125mm<br /> Overall height: 1820mm<br /> Overall width: 1915mm<br /> Front tread: 1590mm<br /> Rear tread: 1580mm<br /> Front overhang: 980mm<br /> Rear overhang: 1145mm<br /> Wheelbase: 3000mm<br /> Approach angle: 19.2<br /> Departure angle: 18.7<br /> Ramp angle: 17<br /> Braked min clearance: 182mm<br /> Unbraked min clearance: 224mm<br /> Hill start ability in degrees: 23.3 (2WD) 32.2 (TOD-MT) 31.4 (TOD-AT)<br /> <br /> Gross vehicle weight: 2750kg (2WD) 2850kg (TOD)<br /> Gross trailer weight: 2500kg (2WD) 2850kg (TOD)<br /> Curb vehicle weight: 2007-2106kg (2WD-MT) 2034-2134kg (2WD-AT) 2117-2217KG (TOD-MT) 2142-2244KG (TOD-AT)<br /> <br /> Gear ratios:<br /> First: 4.315 (2wd-mt) 3.595 (2wd-at) 4.315 (tod-mt) 3.595 (tod-at)<br /> Second: 2.475 (2wd-mt) 2.186 (2wd-at) 2.475 (tod-mt) 2.186 (tod-at)<br /> Third: 1.536 (2wd-mt) 1.405 (2wd-at) 1.536 (tod-mt) 1.405 (tod-at)<br /> Fourth: 1.000 (2wd-mt) 1.000 (2wd-at) 1.000 (tod-mt) 1.000 (tod-at)<br /> Fifth: 0.807 (2wd-mt) 0.831 (2wd-at) 0.807 (tod-mt) 0.831 (tod-at)<br /> Reverse first: 3.919 (2wd-mt) 3.167 (2wd-at) 3.919 (tod-mt) 3.167 (tod-at)<br /> Reverse second: nil (2wd-mt) 1.926 (2wd-at) nil (tod-mt) 1.926 (tod-at)<br /> <br /> engines are the Mercedes-Benz licenced 3.2 L 6-cylinder petrol engine (162kW &amp; 309Nm) and the 2.7 L 5-cylinder common rail diesel engine (121kW &amp; 342Nm)<br /> Fuel: diesel<br /> Capacity: 2696cc<br /> Bore x stroke: 86.2mm x 92.4mm<br /> Compression ration in mm: 17.5:1<br /> Number of cylinders: 5 in-line<br /> Maximum power: 121kW/165ps/4000rpm<br /> Maximum torque: 340Nm/34.7kg/1800~3250rpm<br /> Maximum speed: 169kmh (2wd-mt) 174kmh (2wd-at) 169kmh (tod-mt) 174kmh (tod-at)<br /> CO1 (g/km) : 223 (2wd-mt) 222 (2wd-at) 238 (tod-mt) 249 (tod-at)<br /> Fuel consumption litre/km (urban) 11.4 (2wd-mt) 11.2 (2wd-at) 12.1 (tod-mt) 12.8 (tod-at)<br /> (extra urban) 7.2 (2wd-mt) 7.3 (2wd-at) 7.7 (tod-mt) 8.1 (tod-at)<br /> (combined) 8.8 (2wd-mt) 8.7 (2wd-at) 9.3 (tod-mt) 9.8 (tod-at)<br /> <br /> Chassis:<br /> Steering --- rack and pinion<br /> Suspension --- double wishbone in front, multi-link suspension at rear<br /> <br /> <span style="font-style: italic;"><strong>Skoda superb</strong></span><br /> Exterior dimensions:<br /> Length: 4803 mm<br /> Widht: 1765 mm<br /> Height: 1469 mm<br /> Wheel base: 2803 mm<br /> Wheel track front: 1515 mm<br /> Wheel track rear: 1515 mm<br /> Clearance: 148 mm<br /> Interior dimensions:<br /> Legroom front max./min.: 1132/903 mm<br /> Legroom rear max./min.: 1006/757 mm<br /> Elbow room front/rear: 1459/1436 mm<br /> Headroom front/rear: 1005/964mm<br /> Luggage storage space:<br /> - basic (l) 462<br /> - maximum luggage storage space with seats down (l) 945<br /> Engines: TDI engines<br /> Possible engine specifications: dynamic 6-cylinder 2.5 TDI, 120 kW engine or 1.9 TDI/85 kW with pump-nozzle technology. All the engines meet the EU4 standards.<br /> Gearbox: Depending on the engine, the Superb is equipped with a five- or six-speed gearbox. For both 6-cylinder engines, but also for the 1.8T, an automatic Tiptronic transmission is available.<br /> <br /> <span style="font-style: italic;"><strong>Volkswagen Touran</strong></span><br /> Class: Compact MPV<br /> Body style: 5-door MPV<br /> Layout: FF Layout<br /> Wheelbase: 2680mm<br /> Length: 4405mm<br /> Width: 1795mm<br /> Height: 1635mm<br /> <br /> Possible engines: 1.4 TSI — 140 hp (with a twincharger - delivered from summer 2006)<br /> 1.6 — 102 hp<br /> 1.6 FSI — 115 hp<br /> 2.0 FSI — 150 hp<br /> 1.9 TDI — 90 or 105 hp (Diesel)<br /> 2.0 TDI — 136/140 hp (Diesel)<br /> 2.0 TDI — 170 hp (Diesel) (new for summer 2006)<br /> 2.0 EcoFuel — 109 hp (CNG)<br /> transmission: The car is delivered with a 5- or 6-speed manual transmission, Tiptronic automatic transmission (only in 1.6-version) or the Direct-Shift Gearbox automatic transmission.<br /> <br /> <span style="font-style: italic;"><strong>Mercedes Benz E200 NGT</strong></span><br /> Engine: 4-cylinder<br /> Configuration: in-line<br /> Valvetrain: 4<br /> Displacement (litres): 1.796<br /> Compression ratio: 9.5<br /> Net power: 163hp/5500rpm<br /> Max Torque: 2400Nm/3500rpm<br /> Fuel: Natural Gas<br /> <br /> Performance 0-100km/h: 10.8secs<br /> Drag cofficient 0.27<br /> <br /> Steering --- turning circle: 11.4m<br /> <br /> Wheels: 7J x 16 ET 33, 16<br /> Tires: 205/60 R<br /> <br /> Exterior dimensions --- wheelbase 2854mm<br /> --- length 4852mm<br /> --- width 1822/2063mm<br /> --- height 1484mm<br /> --- track front 1557mm<br /> --- track rear 1570mm<br /> <br /> <span style="font-style: italic;"><strong>Mercedes Benz E220 CDI</strong></span><br /> Engine: 4-cylinder<br /> Configuration: in-line<br /> Valvetrain: 4<br /> Displacement (litres): 1.796<br /> Bore/stroke (mm): 82.0/85.0<br /> Compression ratio: 8.5<br /> Net Power: 184hp/5500rpm<br /> Max torque: 250Nm/3500-4000rpm<br /> <br /> Performance --- 0-100km/h 9.4secs<br /> --- Drag coefficient 0.27<br /> --- fuel consumption 12.1-12.6 litres/100km in city<br /> 6.5 – 6.8 litres/100km in highway<br /> <br /> Steering: Speed-sensitive power steering<br /> Turning circle: 11.4m<br /> <br /> Wheels: 7J x 16<br /> Tires: 205/60R 16<br /> <br /> Weight: 1580kg<br /> Trunk: 540m3<br /> Fuel tank: 65 litres<br /> <br /> Exterior dimensions:<br /> Wheelbase --- 2854mm<br /> Length --- 4856mm<br /> Width --- 1822mm<br /> Height --- 1483mm<br /> Track: front --- 1577mm<br /> Track: rear --- 1570mm<br /> Overhang: front --- 865mm<br /> Overhang: rear --- 1133mm<br /> <br /> Interior dimensions:<br /> Headroom: front --- 993mm<br /> Headroom: rear --- 961mm<br /> Legroom: front --- 278mm<br /> Legroom: rear --- 360mm<br /> Hiproom: front --- 509mm<br /> Hiproom: rear --- 501mm<br /> Shoulder-room: front --- 1432mm<br /> Shoulder-room: rear --- 1424mm<br /> <br /> <span style="font-style: italic;"><strong>Mercedes Benz Vito Panel Van 111 CDI long</strong></span><br /> Engine:<br /> Model range ---- OM646 DE22LA<br /> Engine capacity --- 2148 cm3<br /> Output --- 80 kW (109 hp) at 3800 rpm<br /> Max. torque --- 290 Nm at 1600-2400 rpm<br /> Batteries --- 12 V / 74 Ah<br /> <br /> Perfomance data<br /> Acceleration --- 13.6 sec<br /> Vmax --- 162 km/h<br /> <br /> Drivetrain<br /> Drive --- Rear-wheel drive<br /> Gearbox --- Mechanical, six-speed<br /> Gear ratio --- 5.014; 2.831; 1.789; 1.256; 1.0; 0.797 R 4.569<br /> <br /> Suspension<br /> Front axle --- Independent wheel suspension; McPherson axle with stabiliser, coil springs, shock absorbers<br /> Rear axle --- Independent wheel suspension; Semitrailing-arm axle with coil springs, shock absorbers<br /> Wheels --- Steel rims 6J x 16 H2; tires 195/65 R 16 C<br /> Steering --- rack-and-pinion<br /> Brakes --- Dual-circuit system, 4 disc brakes, internally ventilated in front, Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with Anti-lock-Braking System (ABS), Acceleration-Skid-Control (ASR), Brake Assist (BAS) and Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)<br /> <br /> Weight ratings in kg<br /> Payload --- 1,440<br /> Permissible axle load (FA/RA) --- 1,550/1,550<br /> Gross weight rating --- 2,940<br /> <br /> <span style="font-style: italic;"><strong>Hyundai Azera (4th generation)</strong></span><br /> Class: Large executive car<br /> Body style: 4-door sedan<br /> Engine: 3.8 L Lambda V6<br /> Transmission: 5-speed automatic<br /> Wheelbase: 2780 mm (109.4 in)<br /> Length: 4985 mm (192.7 in)<br /> Width: 1850 mm (72.8 in)<br /> Height: 1490 mm (58.7 in)<br /> <br /> ----------------------------------------<br /> <br /> <span style="color: violet;"><strong>6. Miscellaneous, Glossary and External Resources</strong></span><br /> <br /> (1)some notes about Singapore taxis<br /> ---All taxis are fitted with electronic meters<br /> ---All taxis are air-conditioned<br /> ---90% of taxis have radiophone<br /> ---Call bookings are done via GPS or digital voice dispatch<br /> <br /> (2)official statistics of Singapore taxis as at November 2006<br /> One-shift taxi<br /> --- Average number of daily trips: 23.8<br /> --- Average engaged mileage per trip (km): 9.0<br /> <br /> two-shift taxi<br /> --- average number of daily trips: 33.0<br /> --- average engaged mileage per trip (km): 9.3<br /> <br /> taxi fleet<br /> --- comfort: 10156<br /> --- CityCab: 4251<br /> --- SMRT: 3018<br /> --- Yellow Top Cab: 795<br /> --- Individual Yellow Top: 586<br /> --- Smart: 755<br /> --- TransCab: 2040<br /> --- premier: 1781<br /> --- total: 23382<br /> <br /> Taxi driver’s vocational license<br /> --- numbers issued: 333<br /> --- total number of valid TDVL holders: 87491<br /> <br /> (3) Addresses of taxi companies<br /> SMART Automobile Pte Ltd<br /> 1301, Bedok North Ave 4, Singapore 489945<br /> <br /> TransCab Services Pte Ltd<br /> 17, Defu Lane 12<br /> Singapore 539125<br /> <br /> Premier Taxi Pte Ltd<br /> 14 Chang Charn Road<br /> Singapore 159642<br /> <br /> SMRT Taxis Pte Ltd<br /> 60, Woodlands industrial park E4<br /> Singapore 757705<br /> <br /> Citycab Pte Ltd<br /> 302, Sin Ming Road<br /> Singapore 575717<br /> <br /> Comfort Transportation Pte Ltd &amp; Yellowtop Cab Pte Ltd<br /> 383, Sin Ming Drive<br /> Singapore 575717<br /> <br /> (4) guidelines on taking a taxi<br /> <br /> 1) Hitch a taxi from taxi stand or a safe place (road kerbs etc). Or call for a cab.<br /> <br /> 2) It is preferred for passengers to tell the cabbies their destinations in English.<br /> <br /> 3) Fasten seat belts.<br /> <br /> 4) Inform the cabby if you want to open the window for ventilation purposes.<br /> <br /> 5) (under review)<br /> <br /> 6) Do keep to good behaviour whenever possible.<br /> <br /> 7) Pay fairly according to meter (or according to what the cabby says)<br /> <br /> 8 ) Ask for receipts.<br /> <br /> 9) Check if you have left things behind inside a taxi<br /> <br /> 10) should you flagged down a split-shift taxi, do note the split-shift desto. i.e if the desto says Hougang, then your destination using that split-shift taxi will have to be Hougang.<br /> <br /> (5) guidelines on compliments, feedbacks or complaints<br /> 1. you can first contact the respective taxi companies directly<br /> 2. or, write your compliments/feedbacks/complaints to press<br /> 3. in extreme cases, contact Land Transport Authority or Singapore Tourism Board.<br /> <br /> (6) guidelines on becoming a cabby<br /> <a href="http://www.lta.gov.sg/public_transport/index_pt_taxi.htm" rel= "nofollow">http://www.lta.gov.sg/public_transport/index_pt_taxi.htm</a><br /> <br /> <a href= "http://www.onemotoring.com.sg/publish/onemotoring/en/lta_information_guidelines/faqs/other_faqs/faqs3.html" rel= "nofollow">http://www.onemotoring.com.sg/publish/onemotoring/en/lta_information_guidelines/faqs/other_faqs/faqs3.html</a><br /> <br /> (7) guidelines on posting in Singapore Taxis @ sgForums<br /> (under review............)<br /> <br /> VII. STN sincerely hope that you could have a pleasant stay here.<br /> <br /> (8 ) Guidelines on taking taxi photos<br /> <br /> 1) Pick a good location (such as taxi stands) to take photos of taxis.<br /> <br /> 2) (under review)<br /> <br /> <span style="color: red;">3) Safety first. DO NOT RUSH OUT ONTO THE ROAD JUST TO TAKE PHOTOS OF TAXIS</span><br /> <br /> 4) Use a camera that has fast response (i.e. Canon Powershot A540) if you need to take photos of fast moving taxis.<br /> <br /> 5) Try to take note of special features (i.e. on-call signs, change shift signs, special emblems)<br /> <br /> 6) It is recommended to put your signature tag on your photographs as a mark of copyright. A suggestion: put signature tags at corners of the photograph.<br /> <br /> 7) Turn off any click sounds if possible.<br /> <br /> Anyway, with immediate effect, you may post URL links to taxi videos/audio clips.<br /> <br /> (9) Singapore – Johor Taxi Service: How should you take it?<br /> The Singapore - Johore taxi service, starting from Queen Street (Ban San Street Bus/Taxi terminal) and ending at Johor Bahru (Larkin Bus/Taxi Terminal or Kota Raya 2 "Plaza Bakti" Bus/Taxi Terminal), provides a swift connection between Singapore and Johor Bahru.<br /> <br /> It is typically ran by the yellow Malaysian taxis, although there were some Singaporean taxis involved in such services.<br /> <br /> The fare would be S$40.<br /> <br /> It would take on a route similar to the Singapore - Johore Express bus, that is, Queen Street - Bt Timah Road/Novena - Stevens Road - BKE - JB.<br /> <br /> Finally, as for immigration formalities involved for SG-JB taxi passengers, it would be the same as cars, while cabby hands over his and the passengers' passports for inspection. Note that passengers does not need to alight during the formalities. (info from STN)<br /> <br /> (10) Taxi rego series<br /> SH***: SJE, Sentosa buses<br /> SH1*** to SH5***: Comfort Yellow Top<br /> SH6*** to SH9***: NTUC Comfort<br /> SHA***: Citycab<br /> SHA1*** to SHA7***: NTUC Comfort<br /> SHA8*** to SHA9***: Citycab<br /> SHB*** to SHB1***: SMRT<br /> SHB2*** to SHB3***: Citycab<br /> SHB4000 to SHB4499: NTUC Comfort<br /> SHB4500 to SHB4999: Citycab<br /> SHB5***: SMRT<br /> SHB6***: Comfort Yellow Top<br /> SHB7000 to SHB7499: Smart Automotive<br /> SHB7500 to SHB7999: Transcab<br /> SHB8***: Premier Taxis<br /> SHB9***: Transcab<br /> SHC1 to 500: Citycab<br /> SHC501 and above: ???<br /> <br /> (11) Split shift<br /> When a particular taxicab was driven by 2 (or more) cabbies, split shift is required so that the first cabby can hand-over his/her taxicab to the second driver. Usually split shift will be done at fixed timing and at a fixed place, on agreement between 2 (or more) cabbies.<br /> <br /> To see if a taxi is on split-shift, look out for destos hung on the windscreen (or the EDS if the taxi is equipped with EDS desto). It will tell you exactly where this taxi wants to go.<br /> <br /> If you are going to places which this particular taxi does not intend to serve, wait for another taxi.<br /> <br /> So far, the known destos are: Toa Payoh, Jurong, Hougang<br /> <br /> (12) Phone numbers of taxi companies<br /> Citycab<br /> --- Current and Advance booking: 6552 2222 (also for Dial-a-Limo, Airport Transfer Service)<br /> --- FastCall: 6454 2222<br /> --- Other contacts (i.e for travel-related services): 6454 8051/52/53 (0700 – 2300) and 9816 6473 (2301 – 0659)<br /> ---Cabby Tour booking: 6542 5831 / 6542 8297<br /> <br /> Comfort/Yellow Top Cab<br /> --- Dial-a-cab: 6552 1111 / 6552 2222<br /> --- FastCall: 6454 2222<br /> --- Send-a-taxi: dial *654 via your mobile phone<br /> --- Soverign Limo taxi booking: 6552 2828<br /> --- Soverign Limo taxi information: 6550 8625 / 8689<br /> --- Others: 6555 1188<br /> --- Taxi tourist guide service in English: 9181 7011<br /> --- Taxi tourist guide service in Mandarin: 9828 1278 or 9766 8898<br /> --- Drink Jockey Service: 6552 0700<br /> <br /> Premier Taxis<br /> --- Silverline Booking: 6363 6888<br /> --- others: 6476-8880<br /> <br /> Smart Automobile<br /> --- tel: 6485 7700<br /> --- Book a taxi (green taxi) 6485 7777 (24hrs)<br /> --- Book a taxi (limo): 6485 7799 (24hrs)<br /> <br /> SMRT<br /> --- Book SMRT taxis(taxi contact center): 6555 8888<br /> --- Limo from CGA: 65457525 / 65454616<br /> --- Limo from TMFT: 65457927<br /> --- Limo from Harbourfront center: 6278 8762<br /> <br /> TransCab<br /> --- booking hotline: 6555 3333<br /> --- lost and found, feedback, complains: 6555 6666<br /> --- general enquiries: 6287 6666<br /> <br /> STTA: refer to the attached fare table above.<br /> <br /> (13) How to identify a Soverign, a Presido, and SMART BI-FUELs?<br /> Since there are lots of totally white taxis running around, so STN have prepared this tip for taxi spotters<br /> <br /> Soverign (Yellow Top Cab) : look for the "Soverign" wordings at the FRONT doors<br /> <br /> Presido (SMRT Taxis) : look for the "Presido" wordings at the REAR doors<br /> <br /> SMART BI-FUELs: Look for the "green leaf" sticker at the REAR doors<br /> <br /> (14) Links and External resources<br /> Singapore Taxis @ sgForums: <a href="http://taxis.sgforums.com" rel="nofollow">http://taxis.sgforums.com</a><br /> Singapore Taxis @ sgWiki: <a href= "http://www.sgwiki.com/wiki/Taxis" rel= "nofollow">http://www.sgwiki.com/wiki/Taxis</a><br /> Question on taxis: <a href= "http://taxis.sgforums.com/?action=thread_display&amp;thread_id=220840" rel= "nofollow">http://taxis.sgforums.com/?action=thread_display&amp;thread_id=220840</a> or <a href= "http://taxis.sgforums.com/?action=thread_display&amp;thread_id=136702" rel= "nofollow">http://taxis.sgforums.com/?action=thread_display&amp;thread_id=136702</a><br /> <br /> CityCab: <a href="https://www.citycab.com.sg/index.htm" rel= "nofollow">http://www.citycab.com.sg/index.htm</a><br /> Comfort/Yellow Top Cab: <a href= "http://www.comfort-transportation.com.sg/" rel= "nofollow">http://www.comfort-transportation.com.sg/</a><br /> Premier Taxis: <a href="http://www.premiertaxi.com/" rel= "nofollow">http://www.premiertaxi.com/</a><br /> Smart Automobiles: <a href="http://www.smartcab.com.sg/" rel= "nofollow">http://www.smartcab.com.sg/</a><br /> SMRT Taxis: <a href="http://www.smrt.com.sg/taxis.html" rel= "nofollow">http://www.smrt.com.sg/taxis.html</a><br /> TransCab: <a href="http://www.transcabservices.com.sg/" rel= "nofollow">http://www.transcabservices.com.sg/</a><br /> Wikipedia article about taxis in Singapore: <a href= "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxi_transport_in_Singapore" rel= "nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxi_transport_in_Singapore</a><br /> LTA: <a href="http://www.lta.gov.sg" rel= "nofollow">http://www.lta.gov.sg</a><br /> One.Motoring: <a href= "http://www.onemotoring.com.sg/publish/onemotoring/en.html" rel= "nofollow">http://www.onemotoring.com.sg/publish/onemotoring/en.html</a><br /> Wikipedia article about taxicab: <a href= "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxicab" rel= "nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxicab</a><br /> Wikipedia article about Singapore license plates: <a href= "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_licence_plates" rel= "nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_licence_plates</a><br /> <br /> First draft (text) completed by STN at 2001h of 2007 02 15<br /> Updated by STN at 1922h of 2007 03 02</p> Thu, 15 Feb 2007 21:28:05 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:1802:137267:6096614 STN http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/137267 <p>hahaha......................<br /> <br /> just refer to the new consise newcomers guide (available below this post) will do........ <img title="Very Happy" src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_biggrin.gif" alt= "Very Happy" /></p> Sun, 21 Jan 2007 22:28:21 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:1802:137267:6037057 STN http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/137267 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by SBS9818A:</div> <div class="quote_body">(post deleted due to irrelevance)</div> </blockquote> <p>OK , The post has been edited. <img title="Smile" src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" /></p> Sat, 18 Nov 2006 21:54:13 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:1802:137267:5899658 Volvo Olympian http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/137267 <p><span style="color: red;"><strong>With immediate effect, all users having question about taxis are required to use the "Questions on taxis, series 2" topic thread to ask questions.</strong></span><br /> <br /> This is to allow for a neater-looking Singapore Taxis forum, and for easy reference of questions and answers to taxi queries.<br /> <br /> The link to Questions on taxis, series 2 is here: <a href= "http://buses.sgforums.com/?action=thread_display&amp;thread_id=220840" rel= "nofollow">http://buses.sgforums.com/?action=thread_display&amp;thread_id=220840</a><br /> <br /> Thank you for your cooperation. <img title="Very Happy" src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_biggrin.gif" alt= "Very Happy" /><br /> <br /></p> Sat, 18 Nov 2006 09:57:56 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:1802:137267:5573419 SGEMP http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/137267 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by SGEMP:</div> <div class="quote_body">just.srad,<br /> <br /> that's Skoda Superb</div> </blockquote> <p>Thanks.. that cab is really nice. <img title="Wink" src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_wink.gif" alt="Wink" /></p> Sat, 18 Nov 2006 00:42:20 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:1802:137267:5572758 just.srad http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/137267 <p>just.srad,<br /> <br /> that's Skoda Superb</p> Fri, 17 Nov 2006 23:28:59 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:1802:137267:5572369 SGEMP http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/137267 <p>On the road , there are quite alot of silver taxis ( i presume they are from Premier Taxis company) and the signboard above it is in bright green color when it doesn't carry passengers.<br /> <br /> It looks like Volvo to me.. but what exactly is the car model of the that particular cab?<br /> <br /></p> Fri, 17 Nov 2006 23:07:10 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:1802:137267:5572254 just.srad http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/137267 <p>(post deleted due to irrelevance)</p> Sun, 12 Nov 2006 22:32:06 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:1802:137267:5899648 SBS9818A http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/137267 <p><span style="color: red;"><strong>Guidelines on taking a taxi</strong></span><br /> <br /> 1) Hitch a taxi from taxi stand or a safe place (road kerbs etc)<br /> <br /> 2) It is preferred for passengers to tell the cabbies their destinations in English.<br /> <br /> 3) Fasten seat belts.<br /> <br /> 4) Inform the cabby if you want to open the window for ventilation purposes.<br /> <br /> 5) You may chitchat with cabby. But dont chit-chat for too much --- for safety reasons --- so that the cabby would not be distracted by chitchatting while driving<br /> <br /> 6) Do keep to good behaviour whenever possible.<br /> <br /> 7) Pay fairly according to meter (or according to what the cabby says)<br /> <br /> 8 ) Ask for receipts.<br /> <br /> 9) Check if you have left things behind inside a taxi</p> Sun, 12 Nov 2006 21:16:31 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:1802:137267:5899639 SGEMP http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/137267 <p>based on my observations, taxi stands are mostly whole day, and have minimum 2 spaces for taxis to wait for passengers.<br /> <br /> They are conveniently located at public transport stops, shopping malls, and certain governmental organisations.</p> Sun, 12 Nov 2006 20:35:48 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:1802:137267:5547574 SGEMP http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/137267 <p>Singapore's Ministry of Transport taxi deregulation policy as of 2003:<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.mot.gov.sg/policy-land-public.htm" rel= "nofollow">http://www.mot.gov.sg/policy-land-public.htm</a><br /> <br /> (scroll down to the "Taxis" section which is at the bottom of the policy page)</p> Fri, 10 Nov 2006 23:25:03 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:1802:137267:5540759 SGEMP http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/137267 <p>FYI there is a wikipedia article featuring Singapore taxicabs.<br /> <br /> here: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxicabs_of_Singapore" rel= "nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxicabs_of_Singapore</a><br /> <br /> The wikipedia article about taxicabs around the world (including Singapore) available here: <a href= "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxicabs_around_the_world" rel= "nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxicabs_around_the_world</a><br /> <br /> Other taxi-related issues, such as driving and hiring a taxi, taxi rentals, yellow-top taxis, vocational licence points system (VLPS), and Singapore Taxi Academy can be found here: <a href= "http://www.lta.gov.sg/public_transport/pt_taxi.htm" rel= "nofollow">http://www.lta.gov.sg/public_transport/pt_taxi.htm</a></p> Fri, 10 Nov 2006 23:09:43 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:1802:137267:5540723 SGEMP http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/137267 <p>The website to TRANS CAB is available by now:<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.transcabservices.com.sg/" rel= "nofollow">http://www.transcabservices.com.sg/</a></p> Fri, 10 Nov 2006 23:01:55 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:1802:137267:5540651 SGEMP http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/137267 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by 105090:</div> <div class="quote_body">New limo/ premium taxis!<br /> <br /> 100 units of Volkswagen Touran TDI (from September 2006)<br /> 150 units of Skoda Superb (from mid 2006)</div> </blockquote> <p>Hmm , so its now easy to spot them actually...</p> Sun, 10 Sep 2006 16:16:07 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:1802:137267:5265782 Volvo Olympian http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/137267 <p>New limo/ premium taxis!<br /> <br /> 100 units of Volkswagen Touran TDI (from September 2006)<br /> 150 units of Skoda Superb (from mid 2006)</p> Sun, 10 Sep 2006 11:47:19 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:1802:137267:5264547 105090 http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/137267 <p><a href= "http://www.sgforums.com/?action=thread_display&amp;thread_id=188217" rel= "nofollow">http://www.sgforums.com/?action=thread_display&amp;thread_id=188217</a></p> Sun, 30 Apr 2006 19:08:04 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:1802:137267:4686841 Volvo Olympian http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/137267 <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Current Taxi Models</span><br /> Toyota Corona (about 50 units)<br /> Toyota Corolla (about 10 units)<br /> Toyota Crown<br /> Nissan Cedric<br /> Hyundai Sonata (2 units)<br /> <br /> Operating under "premium" names (eg. Prestige, Presido, Souverign, Mercedes, silverstar etc)<br /> Skoda Superb (5 units)<br /> Mercedes Benz E220CDI-E4 (about 300 units)<br /> Mercedes Benz E220CDI-AT (less than 50 units)<br /> Mercedes Benz E200NGT (104 units) (Natural Gas + Petrol)<br /> Volkswagen Touran TDI (1 unit)<br /> Volvo V70 (1 unit)<br /> Toyota Liteace (1 unit)<br /> Mercedes Vito L115CDI (about 100 units)<br /> Carbodies TX1 (about 50 units)<br /> <br /> all are powered by Diesel except Mercedes Benz E200NGT<br /></p> Wed, 15 Feb 2006 23:14:49 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:1802:137267:4744572 105090 http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/137267 <p>Taxi Booking Rates (Comfort/ City Cab/ Yellow Top Cab/ SMRT) update/ summary:<br /> <br /> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Current Booking</strong></span><br /> Peak Hour: (7.30am to 9.30am/ 5.00pm to 11.00pm):<strong>$4.00</strong><br /> <br /> Off Peak (9.30am to 4.59pm/ 11.01pm to 7.29am, Weekends, all Public Holidays): <strong>$2.50</strong>;<br /> Mercedes Taxi: $8.00<br /> **Silvercab: $3.00 for all Current bookings, all days, all times<br /> <br /> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Advance Booking</strong></span><br /> All days, All times: <strong>$5.20</strong>;<br /> Mercedes Taxis: $16.00<br /> <br /> **Silvercab: $5.00 for all Advance bookings, all days, all times.<br /> <br /> All taxis are either Toyota Crown, Toyota Corona or Nissan Cedric. Mercedes Taxis rates are individually displayed.</p> Wed, 25 Jan 2006 22:46:27 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:1802:137267:4295471 105090 http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/137267 <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Taxi Rego series</span><br /> <br /> SH***: SJE, Sentosa buses<br /> SH1*** to SH5***: Comfort Yellow Top<br /> SH6*** to SH9***: NTUC Comfort<br /> SHA***: Citycab<br /> SHA1*** to SHA7***: NTUC Comfort<br /> SHA8*** to SHA9***: Citycab<br /> SHB*** to SHB1***: SMRT<br /> SHB2*** to SHB3***: Citycab<br /> SHB4000 to SHB4499: NTUC Comfort<br /> SHB4500 to SHB4999: Citycab<br /> SHB5***: SMRT<br /> SHB6***: Comfort Yellow Top<br /> SHB7000 to SHB7499: Smart Automotive<br /> SHB7500 to SHB7999: Transcab<br /> SHB8***: Premier Taxis<br /> SHB9***: Transcab<br /> SHC1 to 500: Citycab<br /> SHC501 and above: ???<br /> <br /> <a href= "http://taxis.sgforums.com/?action=thread_display&amp;thread_id=135818" rel= "nofollow">http://taxis.sgforums.com/?action=thread_display&amp;thread_id=135818</a></p> Wed, 14 Dec 2005 15:47:09 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:1802:137267:4359446 SBS 233 X http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/137267 <p>100 more Mercedes Benz E200NGT on the roads from December 2005. Coming out in as many as 4 batches.<br /> <br /> <a href= "http://www.sgforums.com/?action=thread_display&amp;thread_id=168442" rel= "nofollow">http://www.sgforums.com/?action=thread_display&amp;thread_id=168442</a><br /> <br /> 4th batch already on the roads this week. (27th December 2005)</p> Tue, 13 Dec 2005 09:43:44 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:1802:137267:4190399 105090 http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/137267 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by Volvo Olympian:</div> <div class="quote_body">This grey Merc cab was under Silvercab i think..Fleet size very small</div> </blockquote> <p>wat crap? they still are...</p> Sat, 03 Dec 2005 18:28:27 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:1802:137267:4049316 SBS9828X http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/137267 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by Destroy_forums:</div> <div class="quote_body">i think u missed out a new cab .... the dunno wat silver cab or wat... a few on the roads</div> </blockquote> <p><strong>SILVERCAB</strong><br /> <a href= "http://www.sgforums.com/?action=thread_display&amp;thread_id=152537" rel="nofollow">*Mercedes Benz E220CDI</a><br /> <br /> Click on the above link! apparently theres 25 such vehicles on the roads now. From December, there will be another 25 taxis brought in, for Silvercab.</p> Thu, 10 Nov 2005 21:02:11 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:1802:137267:3899143 105090 http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/137267 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by Destroy_forums:</div> <div class="quote_body">ayayyaya <img title="Mr. Green" src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt= "Mr. Green" /></div> </blockquote> <p>This grey Merc cab was under Silvercab i think..Fleet size very small</p> Tue, 08 Nov 2005 18:49:16 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:1802:137267:3883558 Volvo Olympian http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/137267 <p>ayayyaya <img title="Mr. Green" src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" /></p> Tue, 08 Nov 2005 13:34:50 +0800 taxis.sgforums.com:1802:137267:3881694 Destroy_forums http://taxis.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/137267