http://blogs.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/321413 en-US 60 <p>Hi Moderator.My version has the updated fares so as not to confuse other readers of this topic.Thank You.</p> <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by QX179R:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>didn't I just post this before you did..<img src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_question.gif" alt= "icon_question.gif" /></p> </div> </blockquote> <p><br /></p> Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:18:18 +0800 blogs.sgforums.com:1802:321413:8208266 SMRT2007 http://blogs.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/321413 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by SMRT2007:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p><span>BREAKDOWN OF TAXI SURCHARGES</span></p> <p>Midnight Charge:</p> <p>ComfortDelGro Taxis</p> <p>Midnight to 5.59am: 50% of basic fare</p> <p><span>SMRT</span> Taxis</p> <p>Midnight to 5.59am: 50% of basic fare</p> <p>Premier Taxis</p> <p>12MN – 5.59am: 50% of basic fare</p> <p>Peak Period Surcharges:</p> <p>ComfortDelGro Taxis</p> <p>Monday – Friday (7am to 9.30am): 35% of metered fare<br /> Monday – Saturday (5pm to 8pm): 35% of metered fare</p> <p><span>SMRT</span> Taxis</p> <p>Monday – Saturday (7am to 9.30am): 35% of metered fare<br /> Monday – Saturday (5pm to 8pm): 35% of metered fare</p> <p>Premier Taxis</p> <p>Monday – Friday (7am to 9.30am): 35% of metered fare<br /> Monday – Saturday (5pm to 8pm): 35% of metered fare</p> <p>City Area Surcharge:</p> <p>ComfortDelGro Taxis</p> <p>Monday – Saturday (5pm to 12mn): $3</p> <p><span>SMRT</span> Taxis</p> <p>Monday – Saturday (5pm to 12mn): $3</p> <p>City area surcharge payable on top of peak hour surcharge &amp; not applicable on public holidays</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>didn't I just post this before you did..<img src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_question.gif" alt= "icon_question.gif" /></p> Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:05:59 +0800 blogs.sgforums.com:1802:321413:8206762 QX179R http://blogs.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/321413 <p><em>double post</em></p> Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:55:35 +0800 blogs.sgforums.com:1802:321413:8206458 SMRT2007 http://blogs.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/321413 <p>i started taking cabs this week after i ditched my car a few days ago.</p> <p>gotta say the cab fare is quite `siong' nowadays. chatted with a couple of drivers and they themselves admit that fares are high nowadays and more people are shunning cab rides.&nbsp;on the other hand, they too are faced with increased costs, their take home pay are not any better. they are between a rock and a hard place.</p> <p>as for me, i am considering the following options other than cabs:</p> <p>1. join ntuc co-op car sharing scheme. i&nbsp;signed&nbsp;up but have not paid yet. the $200 joining fee is prohibitive given that i only want to use this for 6 months or so. i would gladly sign up if they have a 6 monthly membership. so, i will decide when they call me up to finalize&nbsp;my application.&nbsp;</p> <p>2. plan my trip more efficiently. combine mrt and cab to lower down the fees. there are stretches of road where the train is actually a better bet in terms of time saving.</p> <p>for the honest cabbie drivers, i emphatize with them.&nbsp;if the reported fuel surcharge is applied to cab, then i will surely avoid them as much as i can.</p> Sun, 29 Jun 2008 21:30:16 +0800 blogs.sgforums.com:1802:321413:8205652 redDUST http://blogs.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/321413 <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>BREAKDOWN OF TAXI SURCHARGES</strong></span></p> <p><strong><span style="color: #008000;">Midnight Charge:</span></strong></p> <p><em><span style="color: #3366ff;">ComfortDelGro Taxis</span></em></p> <p>Midnight to 5.59am: 50% of basic fare</p> <p><em><span style="color: #ff0000;">SMRT Taxis</span></em></p> <p>11.30pm to 11.44pm: 10% of basic fare<br /> 11.45pm to 12.59pm: 20% of basic fare<br /> 12am - 12.59am: 35% of basic fare<br /> 1am to 6am: 50% of basic fare</p> <p><em><span style="color: #999999;">Premier Taxis</span></em></p> <p>12MN - 5.59am: 50% of basic fare</p> <p><strong><span style="color: #008000;">Peak Period Surcharges:</span></strong></p> <p><em><span style="color: #3366ff;">ComfortDelGro Taxis</span></em></p> <p>Monday - Friday (7am to 9.30am): 35% of metered fare<br /> Monday - Saturday (5pm to 8pm): 35% of metered fare</p> <p><em><span style="color: #ff0000;">SMRT Taxis</span></em></p> <p>Monday - Saturday (7.30am to 9.30am): 35% of metered fare<br /> Monday - Saturday (5pm to 8pm): 35% of metered fare</p> <p><em><span style="color: #999999;">Premier Taxis</span></em></p> <p>Monday - Friday (7am to 9.30am): 35% of metered fare<br /> Monday - Saturday (5pm to 8pm): 35% of metered fare</p> <p><strong><span style="color: #008000;">City Area Surcharge:*</span></strong></p> <p><em><span style="color: #3366ff;">ComfortDelGro Taxis</span></em></p> <p>Monday - Saturday (5pm to 12mn): $3</p> <p><em><span style="color: #ff0000;">SMRT Taxis</span></em></p> <p>Monday - Thursday (5pm to 8pm): $3<br /> Fridays &amp; Saturdays (5pm to 11.30pm): $3</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em>*City area surcharge payable on top of peak hour surcharge &amp; not applicable on public holidays</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:45:24 +0800 blogs.sgforums.com:1802:321413:8205494 QX179R http://blogs.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/321413 <p>But TS said he took at 4pm plus ..... from Marina Sq to Jurong Point .</p> <p>If the TS said like what u said , then possible .... no leh .</p> <p>To my experience , 4pm plus indeed hard to get a cab in Marina Sq , perhaps he&nbsp;did&nbsp;called for a cab .</p> <p>I would say AYE towards at that time , no jam la , best route to go J point .</p> <p>But instead i believe this god damn driver took PIE via Rochor Road , which at that point , could be jam pack , tat caused the fare to rocket .</p> <p>Then from PIE , i think he exited Corporation Road , tat he has to go thru a big round to J Point ! Instead he should have&nbsp;exited Jurong Town Hall &gt; Boon Lay Way &gt; J Point .</p> <p>Tat i think could be the case , still i cannot convince myself near $30 .</p> Sun, 22 Jun 2008 06:08:31 +0800 blogs.sgforums.com:1802:321413:8185633 Poolman http://blogs.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/321413 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by Poolman:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p><br /> Even if the cabby go by PIE , also not so expensive leh .... Big round , how big , which round ? Either AYE , or PIE ....</p> <p>I think .... u 4.55pm got on board , by 5pm , the meter goes into 35% surcharge , so ..... 4.55pm no CBD surcharge .</p> <p>Still bu ke neng $30 .</p> </div> </blockquote> <p><br /> Poolman, For this trip to hit $30...several elements must be in place... Peak hours / city surcharge / slow traffic - aYE/ PIE I once pick up a pax from esplanade...one stop at harbour front tower to pick another 2 pax... continue our journey using aye n destination : jurong east st32... fare $30.00.</p> Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:40:16 +0800 blogs.sgforums.com:1802:321413:8183088 king3cha http://blogs.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/321413 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by VL:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>Non-peak, 4pm +</p> <p>More then 15 mins...</p> <p>That means he go one big round.</p> <p>Suan liao,</p> <p>&nbsp;I also never ask for receipt...</p> </div> </blockquote> <p><br /> Even if the cabby go by PIE , also not so expensive leh .... Big round , how big , which round ? Either AYE , or PIE ....</p> <p>I think .... u 4.55pm got on board , by 5pm , the meter goes into 35% surcharge , so ..... 4.55pm no CBD surcharge .</p> <p>Still bu ke neng $30 .</p> Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:06:21 +0800 blogs.sgforums.com:1802:321413:8181009 Poolman http://blogs.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/321413 <p>Now peak hour 35% more, city area pick up 3 bucks more, you do the math.</p> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:28:54 +0800 blogs.sgforums.com:1802:321413:8180505 caleb_chiang http://blogs.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/321413 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by sinicker:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p><br /> then she lazy walk! <img src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_evil.gif" alt= "icon_evil.gif" /></p> </div> </blockquote> <p><br /> WTF,HE NOT SHE ...&nbsp;</p> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:11:45 +0800 blogs.sgforums.com:1802:321413:8180401 VL http://blogs.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/321413 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by FireIce:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>from MS to cityhall mrt, all the way sheltered, airconditioned wat.</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Went there alone,</p> <p>lazy to walk alone...</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Sry lar, I just want see&nbsp; if I was scammed. T-T</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:11:10 +0800 blogs.sgforums.com:1802:321413:8180397 VL http://blogs.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/321413 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by Poolman:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>$30 ? Non peak hour ?</p> <p>He took u on a cruise ?</p> <p>About $20 maximum , maybe take my cab got change somemore .</p> <p>$18 ?</p> <p>U booked the cab or not ?</p> <p>Correct $18 route should be ...AYE - Jalan Book Lay - Jurong Point , , about 15 minutes job for me .</p> <p>Oh i know .... u fallen asleep ? lol</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Non-peak, 4pm +</p> <p>More then 15 mins...</p> <p>That means he go one big round.</p> <p>Suan liao,</p> <p>&nbsp;I also never ask for receipt...</p> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:08:10 +0800 blogs.sgforums.com:1802:321413:8180381 VL http://blogs.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/321413 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by FireIce:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>if bin tua then dun comprain about cab fare<br /> cos u chose it</p> </div> </blockquote> <p><br /> yea agreed wif it..</p> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:26:12 +0800 blogs.sgforums.com:1802:321413:8179247 a-Lost-9uY http://blogs.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/321413 <p>if bin tua then dun comprain about cab fare<br /> cos u chose it</p> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:21:22 +0800 blogs.sgforums.com:1802:321413:8179231 FireIce http://blogs.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/321413 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by FireIce:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>from MS to cityhall mrt, all the way sheltered, airconditioned wat.</p> </div> </blockquote> <p><br /> then she lazy walk! <img src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_evil.gif" alt= "icon_evil.gif" /></p> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:11:50 +0800 blogs.sgforums.com:1802:321413:8179193 sinicker http://blogs.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/321413 <p>form MS to JP got direct train le..</p> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:09:34 +0800 blogs.sgforums.com:1802:321413:8179184 a-Lost-9uY http://blogs.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/321413 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by VL:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p><br /> Afternoon.</p> <p>So hot nowadays, lazy to walk all the way to mrt station...</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>from MS to cityhall mrt, all the way sheltered, airconditioned wat.</p> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:07:45 +0800 blogs.sgforums.com:1802:321413:8179179 FireIce http://blogs.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/321413 <p>wow i would take the bus. 97 is so fast.</p> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:50:53 +0800 blogs.sgforums.com:1802:321413:8178982 sinicker http://blogs.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/321413 <p>$30 is possible , 5pm start the journey , $20 trip , plus 35% , = $27 . Another few bucks if traffic jam .</p> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:44:10 +0800 blogs.sgforums.com:1802:321413:8178958 Poolman http://blogs.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/321413 <p>Aiyo , got take receipt ?</p> <p>If got , show me , i complaint for u , u sure get back ur money ! And i can fight for u a $10 taxi voucher ..... i take $5 . lol</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:42:38 +0800 blogs.sgforums.com:1802:321413:8178954 Poolman http://blogs.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/321413 <p>$30 ? Non peak hour ?</p> <p>He took u on a cruise ?</p> <p>About $20 maximum , maybe take my cab got change somemore .</p> <p>$18 ?</p> <p>U booked the cab or not ?</p> <p>Correct $18 route should be ...AYE - Jalan Book Lay - Jurong Point , , about 15 minutes job for me .</p> <p>Oh i know .... u fallen asleep ? lol</p> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:41:28 +0800 blogs.sgforums.com:1802:321413:8178952 Poolman http://blogs.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/321413 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by VL:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p><br /> Afternoon.</p> <p>So hot nowadays, lazy to walk all the way to mrt station...</p> </div> </blockquote> <p><br /> aiyoh then take 97 lor. Theres sth called bus stop lehs. right opposite marina square some more. Lilat also lazy, just grit your teeth and pay the fare.</p> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:22:30 +0800 blogs.sgforums.com:1802:321413:8178253 jayh272416 http://blogs.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/321413 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by FireIce:</div> <div class="quote_body"> <p>time?<br /> u dunno now the taxi meter jump like ur heartbeat meh???<br /> <br /> damn urself to take a cab.</p> </div> </blockquote> <p><br /> Afternoon.</p> <p>So hot nowadays, lazy to walk all the way to mrt station...</p> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 03:00:56 +0800 blogs.sgforums.com:1802:321413:8177941 VL http://blogs.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/321413 <p>time?<br /> u dunno now the taxi meter jump like ur heartbeat meh???<br /> <br /> damn urself to take a cab.<br /></p> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:14:31 +0800 blogs.sgforums.com:1802:321413:8177679 FireIce http://blogs.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/321413 <p>damn that taxi driver?<br /> it's the meter price right?<br /> taxi driver got cheat u?<br /> hiam the fare then go take mrt<br /> want to fark the fare then the problem lies with the&nbsp;system<br /> what has it got to do with the cabbie?</p> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:59:03 +0800 blogs.sgforums.com:1802:321413:8177642 TehJarVu http://blogs.sgforums.com/forums/1802/topics/321413