LarryG67:

There may be some regular customer-rich areas which may be a good options. Every time I get back to Singapore especially at night, I see a really long queue of taxis at the airport. That might be a good option because i see hundreds and hundreds of taxis there. I have always wondered if it made sense for a taxi driver to wait so long just for a customer, but it could be because the passengers fee may be worth it. Worth a try

BlueBells:

He can also apply to DHL / FedEx and the likes? It taps on his experience and it's company provided vehicle.


No harm calling them and finding out.

jetsetter:

wifey2014:

Hi, thanks for \"listening\" to my story and sharing your views. Appreciate that.

Both of u are right. Yes, we need to adjust to the change. I will share with hubby about your suggestions of adjusting working time and the splitting of shifts (that is a very good suggestion beatrice!).

I suppose I also need to give him some time to learn the ropes and adjust his own driving preference etc. If things still don't work out then will consider changing job.
Hope things will be better. Thanks!

hi wifey2014

Which taxi operator did your DH hire his cab from? If it's Comfort Delgro/City Cab or SMRT, there should be some internal advertising platforms to matchmake principal hirers like your DH with relief drivers. I know the former operator offers diesel rebates for their hirers.

Has he joined the National Taxi Association yet? It might be useful to join this to widen his social network so that he can find a long-term partner to share the cab/slit the shifts. http://www.nta.org.sg/activities-54/recent-events/164-share-a-taxi-workshop.html

Once DH gets into the network, he might come across good corporate or tourist lobangs that could help reduce his plying hours?

As a self-employed person, your DH will need to top up his Medisave savings on his own. Did u know that MOM/CPFB has this \"Drive and Save\" scheme? http://www.nta.org.sg/drive-and-save-scheme

BeContented:

auntieM:

Hi wifey2014,

How about getting your DH to check out those cabby forum where they chat about 'strategy' and pick up some tips.. ...
Can also try make friends with those seasoned cabbies over coffee where they hang out.. ..

Agree.
My BIL friend quit job & became cab driver. He says quite good biz & doing pretty ok. Must know when & where to go ie. he used the word 'strategize' & dun be 无头苍蝇. On timings when biz is generally bad, he takes some rest to recharge. And he works only 5-6 days per week.

auntieM:

Hi wifey2014,

How about getting your DH to check out those cabby forum where they chat about 'strategy' and pick up some tips.. ...
Can also try make friends with those seasoned cabbies over coffee where they hang out.. ..

dimsum:

Hi wifey2014, based on the sharings of some taxi drivers when they chit chatted with me, I believe your hb does not need to work 7 days a week and driving 14-15 hours a day. According to them, it is about working smart and not hard. Those who earn good income told me they don't aimlessly drive on the roads to search for customers. Seems like they have a small network and secure regular bookings from corporate customers. Many work around 10-12 hours a day and have relief drivers.

My uncle, a retiree (close to 70 yrs old) drives less than 8 hours a day (and not daily) to pass time. I don't know how much he earns but if he can drive for fun, I am sure it is enough to cover the rental and petrol.
Recently, I read about this taxi booking app (Sorry, cant remember the name) that is getting popular in Singapore. Taxi drivers who signed up with it get attractive incentive for accepting bookings . This taxi driver that was interviewed said his monthly earnings have increased. Perhaps you can ask your hubby to find out more and sign up too.

dimsum:

Hi wifey2014, based on the sharings of some taxi drivers when they chit chatted with me, I believe your hb does not need to work 7 days a week and driving 14-15 hours a day. According to them, it is about working smart and not hard. Those who earn good income told me they don't aimlessly drive on the roads to search for customers. Seems like they have a small network and secure regular bookings from corporate customers. Many work around 10-12 hours a day and have relief drivers.

My uncle, a retiree (close to 70 yrs old) drives less than 8 hours a day (and not daily) to pass time. I don't know how much he earns but if he can drive for fun, I am sure it is enough to cover the rental and petrol.
Recently, I read about this taxi booking app (Sorry, cant remember the name) that is getting popular in Singapore. Taxi drivers who signed up with it get attractive incentive for accepting bookings . This taxi driver that was interviewed said his monthly earnings have increased. Perhaps you can ask your hubby to find out more and sign up too.

wifey2014:

Hi, thanks for \"listening\" to my story and sharing your views. Appreciate that.

Both of u are right. Yes, we need to adjust to the change. I will share with hubby about your suggestions of adjusting working time and the splitting of shifts (that is a very good suggestion beatrice!).

I suppose I also need to give him some time to learn the ropes and adjust his own driving preference etc. If things still don't work out then will consider changing job.
Hope things will be better. Thanks!

auntieM:

Hi wifey2014,

How about getting your DH to check out those cabby forum where they chat about 'strategy' and pick up some tips.. ...
Can also try make friends with those seasoned cabbies over coffee where they hang out.. ..

auntieM:

Hi wifey2014,

How about getting your DH to check out those cabby forum where they chat about 'strategy' and pick up some tips.. ...
Can also try make friends with those seasoned cabbies over coffee where they hang out.. ..