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Cabby starts fare meter only at 6pm so he can charge me more

STOMPer Kiat Ming says the driver of a cab he took from Changi Airport waited till the 25% surcharge kicked in at 6pm to switched on the meter, even though the STOMPer had boarded the cab before 6pm.

Wrote the STOMPer:

"I boarded a Trans Cab taxi from Singapore Changi Airport on 1st July 2012 5.58pm.

"The Trans Cab taxi driver purposely started the cab meter at 6.00pm sharp because there will be a 25% surcharge on top of the flag down fare.

"I did question the driver about why he did not start the meter immediately but waited till 6pm.

"His reply to me was: "Why just now you didn't ask me to start the meter? Just a few cents extra only."

"From his reply, I can be sure that he is doing this on purpose and trying to get extra money from customers. I wrote in to complain to Trans Cab, but have not received a reply."

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21 comments
OKwhateverlah said   on 26 Jul, 2012   Report as offensive  
It automatically charge 25% at 6pm 1 la.. Don be a mountain turtle! It's a 2 mins free ride!
english bad said   on 22 Jul, 2012   Report as offensive  
i take the taxi at 5.59 no 25% when 6 oclock than the 25% come in funny haha
english bad said   on 22 Jul, 2012   Report as offensive  
you got free 2mins ride.
thisismycountry said   on 19 Jul, 2012   Report as offensive  
2mins free ride oso complain!
keegan1234 said   on 19 Jul, 2012   Report as offensive  
@oakleyleo do u know if the taxi travel at 90kmph 2mins the fare will be $1:65 compare with the 85¢ peak hour charge who benefit from this
be_nicetopeople said   on 19 Jul, 2012   Report as offensive  
all also you say. prove and evidence? crap
nan98sgyahoo.com said   on 19 Jul, 2012   Report as offensive  
Just a few cents maybe but the integrity of the driver is in question
oakleyleo said   on 19 Jul, 2012   Report as offensive  
Ptanggarajoo- you are even dumber. If the cab driver starts before 6. The 25% is not applicable on the initial flag down rate of 3-3.50. 25% will only kick in on the 20cents increase after 6. Get the facts right before scolding people. Dumb