Last night as I waited at the Clarke Quay Taxi stand behind three other stationary taxis, I was pleasantly surprised by a young lady who tapped on my left passenger seat window and gestured to want to talk to me. I wound down my left window and she handed me a pamphlet, telling me that every taxi driver is entitled to a FREE ride on the Singapore Flyer upon presentation of our identification tag from now till the end of this month 31st, Oct. 2011. Each subsequent guest we are allowed to bring will also be entitled to a 25% discount for up to 4 persons. She continued and said smilingly, Singapore Flyer Pte. Ltd. is pleased to offer all taxi drivers in Singapore a FREE flight to reward us for all our hard work. This is indeed a kind and wonderful gift I thought. She urged me to grab this rare chance to bring my family to this latest lifestyle destination, with exciting views, 'edutainment', food and lots of fun. "Everyday?" I asked in disbelief, and she lighted up saying, "Yes, its the truth, no joke, except for only one ride per day, everyday till the end of the month". I said "Really?, thank you very, very much, thank you!" Just then, I had to move on in front to pick up a waiting lady commuter. After ferrying my passenger to Orchard Hotel, I stopped to read the colourful pamphlet given to me earlier and it contained every single word told to me, its true, its real.
Well, well, well, I must say, as a taxi driver we do sometimes get bonuses and surprise 'perks' from kind and friendly well wishers. I have not yet been on board the Flyer and I am excited, maybe tomorrow I'll take a break and go 'Relak" for a while. "Waa, Shiok man! this time, I can really enjoy my coffee breaks everyday in the air, Oh, how sweet it is!"
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How do you like dat !!!
I am not very sure, could be a first.
Last night, eve of our National Day, I ferried a passenger, a pretty thirtyish looking chinese young lady from Clarke Quay to Ponggol Central, time was around 11.45pm. On arrival at her destination I was asked in a very polite and pleading manner if I could assist her by 'escorting' her to her 10th floor flat. Taken aback, I asked if she had too much to drink or maybe not feeling well or fearful of predators, she said not really and at the same time pointing to me at some young foreign workers loitering near the lift landing. I hesitated for a moment, took another quick look at her and finally acceded to her request. I looked around for a parking lot but there were none nearby, I then decided to leave my hazard lights on and parked at the available vacant 'handicapped' lot. After all, to help a 'damsel in distress' should be quite okay. I locked my vehicle (hazard lights still on) and proceeded to escort my passenger up to her flat. It only took less than 5 minutes, She thanked me saying "Uncle, you are the best!" and offered to tip me five dollars which I refused to accept. Wishing her well, I quickly rushed back to my taxi, took a short break whilst lighting up. After that, I continued plying my trade. Hmmm, provide 'escorting' services? Not a bad idea I thought but then what about licensing and advertising costs and all that jazz. No lah, don't lah, treat it as a good service provided for those truly in need. In that same moment, memories of yesteryears came flooding back like when I was a young man in those days, it was a 'must' to escort girlfriends home, it felt good and I was proud.........
Wishing you all "A Happy National Day" Enjoy and God Bless!
Last night, eve of our National Day, I ferried a passenger, a pretty thirtyish looking chinese young lady from Clarke Quay to Ponggol Central, time was around 11.45pm. On arrival at her destination I was asked in a very polite and pleading manner if I could assist her by 'escorting' her to her 10th floor flat. Taken aback, I asked if she had too much to drink or maybe not feeling well or fearful of predators, she said not really and at the same time pointing to me at some young foreign workers loitering near the lift landing. I hesitated for a moment, took another quick look at her and finally acceded to her request. I looked around for a parking lot but there were none nearby, I then decided to leave my hazard lights on and parked at the available vacant 'handicapped' lot. After all, to help a 'damsel in distress' should be quite okay. I locked my vehicle (hazard lights still on) and proceeded to escort my passenger up to her flat. It only took less than 5 minutes, She thanked me saying "Uncle, you are the best!" and offered to tip me five dollars which I refused to accept. Wishing her well, I quickly rushed back to my taxi, took a short break whilst lighting up. After that, I continued plying my trade. Hmmm, provide 'escorting' services? Not a bad idea I thought but then what about licensing and advertising costs and all that jazz. No lah, don't lah, treat it as a good service provided for those truly in need. In that same moment, memories of yesteryears came flooding back like when I was a young man in those days, it was a 'must' to escort girlfriends home, it felt good and I was proud.........
Wishing you all "A Happy National Day" Enjoy and God Bless!
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