Xcalibur Neutral Newbie February 2, 2012 Share February 2, 2012 Hi all just to vent my anger here. I am surprised that there are still people who behaved in such a hooligan manner. I am not sure if they are aware of the consequences. I have already emailed TransCab and waiting for their reply. Just to share with all like-minded folks here. I was driving along lane 1 of AYE towards Tuas along Clementi at about 5.15pm earlier (2 Feb 2012) when I noticed this taxi SHD733C infront of me, cruising at around 80km/h. This vehicle was advertising for the chilli crabs of the Paradise Group of restaurants. Since he was hogging lane 1, I high beamed at him once, hoping that he can be considerate enough to give way, instead of hogging the overtaking lane, with the rest of us queuing behind him. However, he continued to cruise along at the same speed and only moved to the second lane when we were approaching Teban Flyover. I turned to my left to see who is the inconsiderate colleague of yours and saw him pointing his middle finger! I am surprised that such things can happen in a civilized society of ours. I slowed down, and took down the car plate number of this taxi. After that, when I was driving past him again, I saw him pointing his middle finger for the second time! I am utterly disgusted by the action of this driver and have already sent my feedback to TransCab. Too bad that I did not turn on my car camera after I sent it for grooming. Probably I should so that next time I can just send in the video to LTA/SPF! Thanks for reading! ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamburger Hypersonic February 2, 2012 Share February 2, 2012 by looking to your left, you are asking to be middle fingered..... Mind you, this is spore and its taxi driver you are dealing with. cant be bother with these people and move on, give them no chance to raise their fingers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good-Carbuyer 1st Gear February 2, 2012 Share February 2, 2012 (edited) Hi all just to vent my anger here. I am surprised that there are still people who behaved in such a hooligan manner. I am not sure if they are aware of the consequences. I have already emailed TransCab and waiting for their reply. Just to share with all like-minded folks here. I was driving along lane 1 of AYE towards Tuas along Clementi at about 5.15pm earlier (2 Feb 2012) when I noticed this taxi SHD733C infront of me, cruising at around 80km/h. This vehicle was advertising for the chilli crabs of the Paradise Group of restaurants. Since he was hogging lane 1, I high beamed at him once, hoping that he can be considerate enough to give way, instead of hogging the overtaking lane, with the rest of us queuing behind him. However, he continued to cruise along at the same speed and only moved to the second lane when we were approaching Teban Flyover. I turned to my left to see who is the inconsiderate colleague of yours and saw him pointing his middle finger! I am surprised that such things can happen in a civilized society of ours. I slowed down, and took down the car plate number of this taxi. After that, when I was driving past him again, I saw him pointing his middle finger for the second time! I am utterly disgusted by the action of this driver and have already sent my feedback to TransCab. Too bad that I did not turn on my car camera after I sent it for grooming. Probably I should so that next time I can just send in the video to LTA/SPF! Thanks for reading! Well done. You just described yourself as the classic road hogger annoyed by another classic road hogger (taxi driver) . Why did you drove along Lane 1 other than for road hogging? You also slowed down to road hog while taking down the taxi number plate ? Too bad you did not sent to LTA/SPF for them to penalise you for disorderly driving/road-hogging... I meant you good. If you were fined, who is going to pay the fine? Yourself or the taxi diver? If you had an accident, who is going to claim against who? Drive, but do not road hog . Edited February 2, 2012 by Good-Carbuyer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schell31 1st Gear February 2, 2012 Share February 2, 2012 Please dont worry. These people with this kind of attitude are not worth to be angry with. Just remember...anyway, he is just a taxi driver....not a big deal.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King 1st Gear February 3, 2012 Share February 3, 2012 why u high beam him?u stupid! from far if his is a good taxi driver he will fitler to 2nd lane which he's not. jsut over take him lah! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KkMICHELIN Neutral Newbie February 3, 2012 Share February 3, 2012 Don't highbeam anyone -- it is offensive and very unnnecessary -- sort of like pointing middle finger at someone... this very common habit of drivers here shld be discouraged. Use yr horn instead.. Of course, I am not saying the taxi driver is an angel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangadrool Supersonic February 3, 2012 Share February 3, 2012 (edited) Our roads have unofficially become left hand drive now. Now, I use left lane and it's faster and overtake these hoggers on the left! Edited February 3, 2012 by Kangadrool Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Civic6228 6th Gear February 3, 2012 Share February 3, 2012 Just write to Comfort to complain ... I had a bad encounter on PIE with a taxi recently ..... and Comfort wrote back and said that actions will be taken against the driver. But I am not sure if action has in fact been taken and warning was given to the driver ... or they just "wayanging" .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha78 6th Gear February 3, 2012 Share February 3, 2012 Our roads have unofficially become left hand drive now. Now, I use left lane and it's faster and overtake these hoggers on the left! Agree wholeheartedly. How often have we seen on the expressways, taxis upon entering the expressway from the slip road, filter into Lane 1 within the next 200 metres or so? Personally at least 8 out of 10 taxis I see are like that. Add the hoggers into the picture, the left lanes are indeed faster at times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrlancergtx 5th Gear February 3, 2012 Share February 3, 2012 What else can you expect of a taxi driver - especially the red ones! They are the worst breed of taxi's on the road! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A5ph Neutral Newbie February 3, 2012 Share February 3, 2012 Don't highbeam anyone -- it is offensive and very unnnecessary -- sort of like pointing middle finger at someone... this very common habit of drivers here shld be discouraged. Use yr horn instead.. Of course, I am not saying the taxi driver is an angel. That's the worst advice I heard so far. Honking > high beam. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jp66 5th Gear February 3, 2012 Share February 3, 2012 Our roads have unofficially become left hand drive now. Now, I use left lane and it's faster and overtake these hoggers on the left! so I am not alone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rackifier Neutral Newbie February 3, 2012 Share February 3, 2012 File a complaint with Transcab. I recently got into a similar incident with another transcab taxi. Was driving along the left lane of upper east coast road during peak hour traffic. This taxi cuts into my lane from the right and then immediately stops (I think to pick up or let off a passenger). I had to jam brake. I instinctively horned and as I drove past him, he flipped his finger at me. I emailed Transcab to say that such drivers are a road menace and tarnish the name of their company. 2 weeks later, Transcab emails me to apologise and say that the driver was issued a warning letter and counselled! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkcs Neutral Newbie February 3, 2012 Share February 3, 2012 Hi all just to vent my anger here. I am surprised that there are still people who behaved in such a hooligan manner. I am not sure if they are aware of the consequences. I have already emailed TransCab and waiting for their reply. Just to share with all like-minded folks here. I was driving along lane 1 of AYE towards Tuas along Clementi at about 5.15pm earlier (2 Feb 2012) when I noticed this taxi SHD733C infront of me, cruising at around 80km/h. This vehicle was advertising for the chilli crabs of the Paradise Group of restaurants. Since he was hogging lane 1, I high beamed at him once, hoping that he can be considerate enough to give way, instead of hogging the overtaking lane, with the rest of us queuing behind him. However, he continued to cruise along at the same speed and only moved to the second lane when we were approaching Teban Flyover. I turned to my left to see who is the inconsiderate colleague of yours and saw him pointing his middle finger! I am surprised that such things can happen in a civilized society of ours. I slowed down, and took down the car plate number of this taxi. After that, when I was driving past him again, I saw him pointing his middle finger for the second time! I am utterly disgusted by the action of this driver and have already sent my feedback to TransCab. Too bad that I did not turn on my car camera after I sent it for grooming. Probably I should so that next time I can just send in the video to LTA/SPF! Thanks for reading! just curious.. will u create this thread if the road hogger is a private car? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xcalibur Neutral Newbie February 3, 2012 Author Share February 3, 2012 Sure of course! Remember his middle finger that appeared twice? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopredkop Neutral Newbie February 3, 2012 Share February 3, 2012 just my 5 cents worth - guess the best way is just to ignore these driver as safety is always the number one priority. don't let their silly actions affect you which may cause you to lose concentration while driving. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbine- Clutched February 3, 2012 Share February 3, 2012 point them back lor....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamburger Hypersonic February 3, 2012 Share February 3, 2012 point them back lor....... then there is 2 gangsters.... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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