I agree that there is a need for a campaign to create an awareness of the various designated taxi pick-up and drop-off points (“Campaign to address spike in illegal parking summons among cabbies”, April 18), and what the traffic rules are in certain areas.
Passengers need to be more understanding of the reasons given by cabbies for not being able to stop at certain locations. Passengers need to understand that because of traffic conditions and rules behind double yellow lines or bus lanes, they cannot flag down the taxis at these spots, or else cabbies could be booked for flouting the rules. Passengers should show more understanding and compromise or comply when cabbies object to stopping at a particular spot.
Cabbies should also collectively commit to not picking up or dropping off passengers at prohibited spots.
There is also a need for the National Taxi Association to conduct dialogue sessions with the Land Transport Authority and taxi operators on this issue, and come up with solutions that will help cabbies. Taxi drivers are already facing overhead costs from the rental of their vehicles, and must ensure their passengers get to their destinations on time.
One long-term solution is for the authorities to have more drop-off and pick-up points where possible, which will benefit passengers and cabbies.
Through education campaigns, passengers would be more aware of the rules and the issues cabbies face.
The authorities should also consider revising rules in these zones, and allow cabbies to make pick-ups or drop-offs in the areas if possible.
Passengers need to be more understanding of the reasons given by cabbies for not being able to stop at certain locations. Passengers need to understand that because of traffic conditions and rules behind double yellow lines or bus lanes, they cannot flag down the taxis at these spots, or else cabbies could be booked for flouting the rules. Passengers should show more understanding and compromise or comply when cabbies object to stopping at a particular spot.
Cabbies should also collectively commit to not picking up or dropping off passengers at prohibited spots.
There is also a need for the National Taxi Association to conduct dialogue sessions with the Land Transport Authority and taxi operators on this issue, and come up with solutions that will help cabbies. Taxi drivers are already facing overhead costs from the rental of their vehicles, and must ensure their passengers get to their destinations on time.
One long-term solution is for the authorities to have more drop-off and pick-up points where possible, which will benefit passengers and cabbies.
Through education campaigns, passengers would be more aware of the rules and the issues cabbies face.
The authorities should also consider revising rules in these zones, and allow cabbies to make pick-ups or drop-offs in the areas if possible.
