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LTA Fine Tunes Taxi CBD Rule To Exempt Side Roads |
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With effect from Monday, 17 March 2008,
taxis will be allowed to pick up and drop off passengers from side roads
in the CBD where buses do not ply. |
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The CBD rule for taxis will continue
to apply on roads that have public buses plying. On these roads,
taxis can only pick up or drop off passengers at taxi stands or
on driveways of buildings between 7am to 10pm from Mondays to
Saturdays, except on Sundays and public holidays. |
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The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has
continued to work closely with the Taxi Operators' Associations and taxi
companies to monitor the implementation of the CBD rule for taxi which
came into effect on 1 March 2008. The LTA has also taken in public
feedback and has decided to make adjustments to minimise inconvenience
to passengers, businesses and taxi drivers. |
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"The principal consideration for this rule
is safety. This remains our key priority. We, together with the Taxi
Operators' Associations and taxi companies, have considered very
carefully the feedback from passengers, businesses and taxi drivers, and
LTA has decided to allow taxis to pick up and drop off passengers from
side roads. Our risk assessment is that roads with the highest risks are
the roads where public buses ply. This adjustment balances safety
concerns with the need to minimise inconvenience to commuters," said Mr
Yam Ah Mee, Chief Executive, Land Transport Authority. |
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Mr Seng Han Thong, Co-Chairman for the
Working Group and Advisor to the Taxi Operators' Association (TOA),
said, "We have been very concerned about the issues arising out of the
implementation of the new ruling and have provided feedback to LTA.
Through this joint effort, we hope to resolve to a great extent problems
that affected the drivers. Moving forward, I am confident that we shall
work closely to face the new challenges of the taxi industry." |
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Added Mr Foo Chi Yong, President of
Premier Taxi Operators' Association, "I am relieved to note that
the authorities have exercised flexibility in enforcing the new
policy during the initial period. We hope to receive the support
and understanding from the public so that they can help us as
drivers to adjust to the new ruling." |
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"We are heartened by LTA's receptiveness
to industry feedback. The proposed tweaks to the system will help
ease the problems that our drivers have experienced on the ground.
We will continue to work closely with the LTA and our associations
to monitor the situation on the ground," said Mr Yang Ban Seng, CEO
of ComfortDelgro's Taxi Business. |
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Welcoming the revision, Ms Jasmine Tan,
General Manager, Trans-Cab Services Pte Ltd, added: "Since the
implementation of the CBD taxi rule on 1 Mar 2008, LTA has continued to
take in the feedback of commuters and taxi drivers. The revisions would
certainly benefit drivers and commuters." |
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Mr Lee Wai Mun, Chief Executive Officer of
the Automobile Association of Singapore said, "The CBD rule for taxis,
in placing safety high on the list of priorities, is the correct
approach to take. AAS is happy that the adjustments, while making it
more convenient for taxi commuters, retain the need to make our roads
safe for the motorists." |
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The LTA will continue to install more taxi
stands and taxi lots on roads in the CBD to increase convenience. We
will also make the taxi stand signs more prominent and install new
directional signs to direct passengers to the nearest taxi stands. |
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Maps showing the location of taxi
stands in the CBD area will be distributed to hotels and
commercial buildings to make it easier for commuters to locate the
nearest taxi stand. These maps will also be included in the public
transport information guide for tourists. |
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Mr Nah Tua Bah, President of Comfort Taxi
Operators' Association, said, "As taxi drivers, we are happy that the
authorities have listened to and considered our feedback and concerns.
We would give our support and hope to see all the recommendations
implemented soon for the convenience of our commuters." |
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"We believe these changes will still
meet our objective to ensure safety and improve convenience for
passengers and motorists. As with all changes, it will require
some time for adjustment and we seek the understanding of all
commuters, businesses, and taxi drivers," said Mr Yam. |
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Source:
www.lta.gov.sg News Release 17
Mar 2008 |
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