SMRT 'green' taxi fleets replied by Volvo Olympian @ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:25:43 +0800

Volvo Olympian — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:25:43 +0800

Hmm , example .. if short distance ride , then u gotta pay more of the price .. =S

SMRT 'green' taxi fleets replied by Whatdatoot @ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:17:45 +0800

Whatdatoot — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:17:45 +0800

can afford sure buy car lo. since taxi fare so ex already. you can predict future from here

SMRT 'green' taxi fleets replied by ALN @ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:12:33 +0800

ALN — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:12:33 +0800

yeah that is a problem… currently merc and crown flag down only 40cent difference so no big deal… now it is $5….if normal taxi stand, cabby can still drive off if no takers… imagine if airport?... re queue for 30 mins??

chrysler will be like concorde… white elephant

that’s why i say, SMRT mgmt cock up big time…

SMRT 'green' taxi fleets replied by sinicker @ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:15:30 +0800

sinicker — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:15:30 +0800

Originally posted by QX179R:

just signal to those behind you to let them go 1st..

if no one wants??

taxi driver drive off lah ah.......

SMRT 'green' taxi fleets replied by QX179R @ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:26:57 +0800

QX179R — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:26:57 +0800

just signal to those behind you to let them go 1st..

SMRT 'green' taxi fleets replied by sinicker @ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:23:24 +0800

sinicker — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:23:24 +0800

wah $5.

if that taxi come taxi stand suddenly it's my turn how? can i take next one??

SMRT 'green' taxi fleets replied by QX179R @ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:13:43 +0800

QX179R — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:13:43 +0800

Originally posted by I-like-flings(m):

tat is not my problem.. i just need to get from point A to point B... ASAP...

its not compulsory for you to board that cab as there are many others unless of course you're so in rush for time & that is the only available cab in sight..

SMRT 'green' taxi fleets replied by I-like-flings(m) @ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:09:04 +0800

I-like-flings(m) — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:09:04 +0800

Originally posted by QX179R:

they got to try to find ways to recover back their cost as purchasing the chrysler iteself plus doing some retro-fitting stuffs would have cost them quite a sum..

tat is not my problem.. i just need to get from point A to point B... ASAP...

SMRT 'green' taxi fleets replied by QX179R @ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:01:26 +0800

QX179R — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:01:26 +0800

Originally posted by I-like-flings(m):

then they must be mad!!!

they got to try to find ways to recover back their cost as purchasing the chrysler iteself plus doing some retro-fitting stuffs would have cost them quite a sum..

SMRT 'green' taxi fleets replied by QX179R @ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:00:04 +0800

QX179R — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:00:04 +0800

time to spot those chrysler cabs come 1st sep on the roads & note down their no. plates..

SMRT 'green' taxi fleets replied by I-like-flings(m) @ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:59:13 +0800

I-like-flings(m) — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:59:13 +0800

Originally posted by QX179R:

nope, its there for real..

then they must be mad!!!

SMRT 'green' taxi fleets replied by ALN @ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:56:05 +0800

ALN — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:56:05 +0800

$5 flag down? sounds reasonable…

but i wont take as a street pax… why? cos it attracts too much attention… gives the impression that i can’t afford it but just want to pay a bit for cheap trill…. haha…. dont know what to say about SMRT…

SMRT 'green' taxi fleets replied by QX179R @ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:49:11 +0800

QX179R — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:49:11 +0800

nope, its there for real..

SMRT 'green' taxi fleets replied by I-like-flings(m) @ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:47:06 +0800

I-like-flings(m) — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:47:06 +0800

they must be kidding right?

SMRT 'green' taxi fleets replied by Pitot @ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:40:56 +0800

Pitot — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:40:56 +0800

Flag down rate 5 bucks for a shitty car. F**k off SMRT.

On call 10 bucks. F**k off x2.

SMRT 'green' taxi fleets replied by QX179R @ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:21:02 +0800

QX179R — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:21:02 +0800

SMRT'S New Chrysler 300C taxis on the roads from 1 September 2008

http://www.smrt.com.sg/pdf/ChryslerAzera_080826.pdf

SMRT 'green' taxi fleets replied by QX179R @ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:50:01 +0800

QX179R — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:50:01 +0800

Flagdown will cost you $5

But new Chrysler taxis come with more legroom, friendly cabbies:

WOULD you pay a $5 flagdown fare for a taxi? SMRT Taxis is betting that some people would, especially with high-cachet events such as Formula One next month and high-rollers expected with the upcoming integrated resorts.

On Monday, its new Chrysler 300C taxis (picture) — bigger than normal taxis and boasting more legroom — will take to the roads, with friendly, service-oriented drivers behind the wheel.

Current bookings will cost $10, compared to $2.50 for normal cabs, and advanced bookings $20. Indeed, with existing premium Mercedes Benz and Hyundai Azera taxis here charging a$3.20 flagdown fee, the Chrysler 300Cs — 100 vehicles will be“progressively” introduced — look set to usher in a new phase of uber-luxurious cabs.

SMRT is confident of the business potential of this premium market segment, expecting to get most of its business from corporate engagements, said a spokesperson.

It has been building its corporate and Mice business over the last year, providing taxi services at events such as the Barclays Golf Open, the Singapore Airshow and pop concerts such as Christina Aguilera’s.

“We have been working closely with operators of airport and ferry terminals, shopping malls, furniture malls and owners of tourist attractions to provide chartered and shuttle taxi services at their doorsteps,” said the spokesperson.

Chrysler drivers will have to meet more stringent criteria, needing effective communication skills and “knowledge to be an excellent host”.

The taxis will still ply the roads and pick up flagdown passengers. Rates are $5 for the first kilometre or less, 30 cents for every subsequent 385m for the next 10km, and 30 cents for every 330m thereafter.

Teacher Lee Wee Nee, 26, said she would not pay the flagdown fee for a Chrysler cab, unless “I’m really very late and am desperate or if other cab companies don’t respond”.

SMRT also announced that from Monday, there will be a 30-cent fuel surcharge imposed for rides on its Hyundai Azera taxis that run on compressed natural gas (CNG). Other diesel cabs levied the surcharge from last month and CNG-fueled Smart Automobile taxis from Aug 1.

SMRT 'green' taxi fleets replied by QX179R @ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:47:17 +0800

QX179R — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:47:17 +0800

Rolling regally in...here come Chrysler cabs

FROM Sept 1, SMRT will be rolling out the first of its Chrysler 300C taxis (left).

With a flag-down rate of $5, it is the most extravagant taxi here, outstripping even the luxury Mercedes-Benz E-class cabs' flag- down of $3.20 by over 50 per cent.

To book the 300C costs $10, with the advance booking charge set at $20.

SMRT clearly wants to position the 300C - which many say resembles a Bentley - as a premium taxi that is a cut above the rest, driven by 'service ambassadors' instead of regular cabbies.

The 300C was produced by the now demerged DaimlerChrysler. It is based on an old Mercedes E-class platform.

SMRT Taxis vice-president, Mr Lo Chee Wen, said: 'SMRT believes that our Chrysler 300C taxis would offer corporate visitors both locally and from abroad a new choice for travel.'

Meanwhile, SMRT said that it would start imposing a 30-cent fuel surcharge for its compressed-natural-gas cabs from Sept 1.

With the move, 11-month-old Prime Taxis will be the only cab operator - identifiable by its bronze-coloured cabs - that is not levying a fuel surcharge.

Prime managing director Neo Nam Heng said the company will take another poll among its drivers before deciding whether to follow the rest.

SMRT 'green' taxi fleets replied by manjieass @ Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:31:52 +0800

manjieass — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:31:52 +0800

Originally posted by chongctd:

Hyundai Azera

Petrol/CNG 3300cc V6

Daily rental S$110.21 with 7% GST

Chrysler 300C

Diesel 3500cc V6

Daily rental S$136.96 with 7% GST

hey chong.. wats ur veh no??

SMRT 'green' taxi fleets replied by SBS7484P @ Wed, 11 Jun 2008 07:56:49 +0800

SBS7484P — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 07:56:49 +0800

eh eh. hyundai sonata and the azera about e same hor?

SMRT 'green' taxi fleets replied by ALN @ Mon, 19 May 2008 05:56:37 +0800

ALN — Mon, 19 May 2008 05:56:37 +0800

At $110, azera should be priced like merc.. flag down $3.2

Chrysler $137!!! got higher flag down? otherwise, meaningless to drive it… SMRT really champion… always bring in a white elephants… knn…. i think i can manage their taxi business better than them

SMRT 'green' taxi fleets replied by chongctd @ Sun, 18 May 2008 08:12:14 +0800

chongctd — Sun, 18 May 2008 08:12:14 +0800

Hyundai Azera

Petrol/CNG 3300cc V6

Daily rental S$110.21 with 7% GST

Chrysler 300C

Diesel 3500cc V6

Daily rental S$136.96 with 7% GST

SMRT 'green' taxi fleets replied by QX179R @ Wed, 14 May 2008 15:20:17 +0800

QX179R — Wed, 14 May 2008 15:20:17 +0800

anyone went for the special invitation on the 13th May to test drive the new taxi models..

SMRT 'green' taxi fleets replied by ALN @ Mon, 12 May 2008 22:08:54 +0800

ALN — Mon, 12 May 2008 22:08:54 +0800

rental how much?... i dont like the looks of the chrylser… looks so bulky… knn park at HDB will kena scratch or not? SMRT really got strange tactics… first come out the the ugly and bulky sangyong.. now chrylser…if i were SMRT, i will just bring in the toyota altis like in bangkok…

SMRT 'green' taxi fleets replied by QX179R @ Mon, 12 May 2008 17:42:49 +0800

QX179R — Mon, 12 May 2008 17:42:49 +0800

READY TO DRIVE THE NEXT WAVE OF FIRST CLASS VEHICLES?

Be there to view & test drive the new taxi models - Azera CNG & Chrysler 300C. Application opens now!

Special Invitation:

Date: 13th May 2008 (Tue)
Time: 10.30am to 5.30pm
Venue: Kallang Stadium Car Park F

For more information, call 6250 6709, 6272 0403 or 6369 0111

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