Expat who calls local taxi drivers worst in the world slammed online

I somewhat agree with Mr Chris Reed.

It can be quite frustrating when the taxi driver told you he doesn't quite sure

or dont know the way to your destination. And also taxi drivers are picky also I agree.

I don't blame the taxi drivers for bad attitudes but LTA

 for no enforcement actions when they:

a    Pick and choose paseengers at taxi stands when are long 'Q' even

     at hospitals during peak period.

b   They are also reluntant to pick passengers immediately after 9.30am( surcharge levy ended) on weekdays as if to teach passengers for avoiding  to take cab during surcharge levy period)

c    Complaints the routes passengers requested giving reasons of alot of traffic lights and heavy traffic.

The whole taxi system should be reviewed including those officers at LTA incharge of the taxi service.

Chris Reed may have a point in voicing his dissatisfaction.

So, instead of bashing one another, why not take this opportunity to see inward and rectifies what is "wrong" and put them right ???

LTA cannot in principle regulates how the taxi companies run their business.

What it can do before a licence to drive a taxi is issue is to ensure that all drivers know the basic rules, and driver must have a good knowledge tof our road directory. 

Not everyone have an image brain, hence thats where the GPS gadget comes in handy. This should be make mandatory and installed by the resp. companies.

With GPS, you solve several problems with one gadget ... 
1) Providing driver with the fastest route to destination
2) If a trafficking system is in use, avoid congestions, road works etc
3) Taxi companies can do a "big brother" on its drivers, keeping them on their feet instead of them taking cover waiting for the surcharge levy period to kick in.

There are thousand and one suggestions to improve. It takes time, but one at a time is better than nothing being done