Serious Sinkie grew balls! Taxi Drivers protest against unfair arrangement!

[Pinkieslut]

About 50 taxi drivers gather at Changi Airport to protest unfair work practices​

They said their income fell by about half.​

About 50 large taxi drivers gathered at Changi Airport on Feb. 13 to protest what they perceived to be unfair work practices, reported Shin Min Daily News.

Drivers, who provide the premium Maxicab taxi service, told reporters that their unhappiness stemmed from the recent takeover of the airport's Ground Transport Concierge (GTC) by private transport operator Woodlands Transport on Feb. 1.

The transport company had introduced minibuses and had given priority to them, leading to fewer passenger pickups for taxis and reduced income for the drivers.

Screenshot via Shin Min Daily News
The minibus service has since been suspended and the process is being reviewed.

Prioritised own vehicles​

A driver, who gave his surname as Wu, said that in the past, taxi drivers of these premium rides would line up outside the arrival hall of Changi Airport to pick up passengers.

But since the start of February, they began to notice that they had to wait much longer to pick up passengers.

They later realised that it was because the reception counter staff had begun to give priority to minibuses from Woodlands Transport, the 44-year-old said.

This led to taxi drivers picking up fewer passengers — from an average of five to six per day, to just one or two.

Their income also fell by about half.

Sent representatives​

According to Wu, the drivers sent representatives to negotiate with the transport company multiple times, but did not receive any explanation.

They hence decided to gather on Feb. 13 to protest the "unfair" practice, according to Shin Min.

This was in hopes that "representatives from all parties would come together to resolve the issue", said another driver.

The 73-year-old, who had been appointed as a representative for the taxi drivers, said the drivers' income had been "greatly affected".

"We have reported the problem but there has been no response," he told Shin Min.

"We just hope that things can be more transparent."

Revert to old system​

In response to Mothership's queries, Yeo Wan Ling, assistant secretary-general of NTUC and advisor to the National Taxi Association (NTA), said it had received an email from a taxi driver regarding concerns over alleged unfair job distribution at the Changi Airport taxi concierge on Feb. 11.

Upon being made aware of this, NTA "took immediate action" and liaised with (Changi Airport Group) CAG to address the concerns, she said.

CAG explained that it had introduced a trial mini-bus service to meet the needs for large passenger groups.

Following the discussions with NTA, CAG told the vendor to stop the trial and return to the previous concierge management system.

CAG is currently reviewing the process to ensure greater transparency and fair job distribution, Yeo said.

"While the above negotiations were taking place, we understand that several taxi and minivan drivers had met to give their candid feedback at the airport yesterday.

NTA’s representatives went down as well to engage with and listen to the drivers. The drivers expressed appreciation that NTA had stepped in to negotiate on their behalf."

She clarified that the taxi drivers did not go on strike, and that there was no disruption to the services provided.

Yeo added that NTA has assured its members that it will work with CAG to find a fair and long-term solution for the drivers.

"NTA stands ready to protect the interests of our members," she said.

Speaking to Shin Min, Wu said he received a notice from CAG informing him of a reversion to the old system, and that the drivers had begun picking up passengers again.

Mothership has reached out to CAG and Woodlands Transport for more information.

Top image from Shin Min Daily News

 

[k1976]

Turf war

 

[searcher1]

This statement have saved the 50 limo drivers, if not Police will come arresting

 

[GOD IS MY DOG]

velly good ah.................when even cabbies dare to revolt..............confirm Oppo will get minimum 20 seats this GE.............

 

[glockman]

This statement have saved the 50 limo drivers, if not Police will come arresting

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So it was a legal assembly, no laws were broken. Although a protest by a single person is illegal.

 

[oliverlee]

finally their balls grew a little. still, the hair needs to sprout. a long way more to being a functional adult weapon

 

[congo9]

You guys don't think that someone in the ranks of PAP ranks gave them the go ahead ?
Election is coming, Pap needed kind of some image upgrade as a caring govt ,someone who care for the common people.

 

[searcher1]

finally their balls grew a little. still, the hair needs to sprout. a long way more to being a functional adult weapon

The Oldies Taxi Drivers consist bunch of high school educated Merdeka Generation + ex-Bosses whose business goes into the drain
There category people are street smart, dare to take risk type, just that they could not achieve high in society or they fell from grace.
They are more likely to fight for their rights, after few failed attempts to negotiate, just decide to gather at the airport to protest.
No way there is no disruption of services, if not how their Management gets their message loud and clear !
Compare to PHV, who are tech-savvy, use the app with ease, they are the "guai-guai" nice guy + in-between career hop or retiree who just pastime.

 

[shock888]

About 50 taxi drivers gather at Changi Airport to protest unfair work practices​

They said their income fell by about half.​

About 50 large taxi drivers gathered at Changi Airport on Feb. 13 to protest what they perceived to be unfair work practices, reported Shin Min Daily News.

Drivers, who provide the premium Maxicab taxi service, told reporters that their unhappiness stemmed from the recent takeover of the airport's Ground Transport Concierge (GTC) by private transport operator Woodlands Transport on Feb. 1.

The transport company had introduced minibuses and had given priority to them, leading to fewer passenger pickups for taxis and reduced income for the drivers.

Screenshot via Shin Min Daily News
The minibus service has since been suspended and the process is being reviewed.

Prioritised own vehicles​

A driver, who gave his surname as Wu, said that in the past, taxi drivers of these premium rides would line up outside the arrival hall of Changi Airport to pick up passengers.

But since the start of February, they began to notice that they had to wait much longer to pick up passengers.

They later realised that it was because the reception counter staff had begun to give priority to minibuses from Woodlands Transport, the 44-year-old said.

This led to taxi drivers picking up fewer passengers — from an average of five to six per day, to just one or two.

Their income also fell by about half.

Sent representatives​

According to Wu, the drivers sent representatives to negotiate with the transport company multiple times, but did not receive any explanation.

They hence decided to gather on Feb. 13 to protest the "unfair" practice, according to Shin Min.

This was in hopes that "representatives from all parties would come together to resolve the issue", said another driver.

The 73-year-old, who had been appointed as a representative for the taxi drivers, said the drivers' income had been "greatly affected".

"We have reported the problem but there has been no response," he told Shin Min.

Revert to old system​

In response to Mothership's queries, Yeo Wan Ling, assistant secretary-general of NTUC and advisor to the National Taxi Association (NTA), said it had received an email from a taxi driver regarding concerns over alleged unfair job distribution at the Changi Airport taxi concierge on Feb. 11.

Upon being made aware of this, NTA "took immediate action" and liaised with (Changi Airport Group) CAG to address the concerns, she said.

CAG explained that it had introduced a trial mini-bus service to meet the needs for large passenger groups.

Following the discussions with NTA, CAG told the vendor to stop the trial and return to the previous concierge management system.

CAG is currently reviewing the process to ensure greater transparency and fair job distribution, Yeo said.


She clarified that the taxi drivers did not go on strike, and that there was no disruption to the services provided.

Yeo added that NTA has assured its members that it will work with CAG to find a fair and long-term solution for the drivers.

"NTA stands ready to protect the interests of our members," she said.

Speaking to Shin Min, Wu said he received a notice from CAG informing him of a reversion to the old system, and that the drivers had begun picking up passengers again.

Mothership has reached out to CAG and Woodlands Transport for more information.

Top image from Shin Min Daily News

I am surprised they are still out driving cabs. Under LKY time or GCT time they probably summoned to drink kopi liao.

 

[butoh6050]

The only benchmark if sinkies has grown some balls is, if Bukit Batok falls into the hands of Dr chee.
Otherwise it's all smoke and mirrors.