recently about 2 mths ago i have just switched to a new main hirer. Before I started, we have agreed that when I take off, the rental is half i.e $25. and we also agreed that must give at 1-2 days notice. I committed mon-sat, night shift. sun i do not need to drive. He sounded very steady and say things like "you need off just take its ok, why? take off I cannot cover you ah? can la, steady!" I was very delighted to have found such a good hirer.
Then lately, during CNY period, I told him I will be taking off on reunion dinner (sat) and 2nd day CNY (mon). I have told him on a tuesday in the same week (more than 2 days in adv). so it should be $25 (sat) + $25 (tues) correct? no. he then said he wanted to rest and couldnt drive on sat and mon, so he ask if I can pay full rental ($50+$50). I did put up a bit of hesitation, but in the end I let him have it as I thought he was tired too. Then i was thinking on saturday morning, since i was paying $50 and he claimed he wasnt driving then I may as well drive and ferry my family for reunion dinner?? then i called him that morning and merely asked if he was driving and whether i can drive, he then said "aiya, you want to drive ah? never tell me earlier. ok la, i give u $25 for today la. Then we settled as that. As I chin chye, I did not check if he drove on that sat and mon though from this incident, I started to sense something was fishy.
Last few days, it happened again. I was going on a short trip with my friend. and my trip was from sun to tues. It was last minute planned so I told him on thurs, that I would like to take off on mon and tues. It was more than 2 days in adv right? so should be $25 + $25 right? I spoke to him in person and he said "mon and tuesday off? ok, like that $50 la right? I said yes and we agreed to give him $50 for the 2 days, which is correct. Then as expected he called me on sunday (the first day of my trip) and told he he wont be driving on mon and tuesday and asked me for the full rental $50 (mon) and $50 (tues) as he wasnt driving. So I said ok and hung up the fone. Then I tried the same thing, when I arrived back in Sg on tuesday nite about 10pm, I texted him and said im back in Sg and I wana drive tonight (tues), wah he called me back and said "aiya you want to drive ah? never tell me, ok ok I drive the car back now. then i asked him "you are driving??" then he said "no la only drive night only, ok ok i drive back now!".
from this incident, its obvious he is trying to pull a stunt and rip me off. Now my question to the bros and sis here is:
1) can i report him to cdg?
2) If I agree to pay full rental for a certain day, is he allowed to drive?
3) if i give enough notice eg 1 day in adv, i take off, is it a standard to be half rental? becos a ihave a taxi driver fren who said to me that it is standard, and there is no such thing as take off pay full rental, unless its i super last minute or overslept or pick taxi late etc.
4) what should i do to counter against this bugger and solve the current problem or prevent future of tjis from happening (assuming that i need to stay with him due to circumstances that its hard for me to find a hirer and I need the income and cannot afford to stop)
some hirers are really penny wise pound foolish one.
why dont you go CDG's driver portal to try to search for another hirer? is very convenience and easy.
u can dump him after you found another one.
1) can i report him to cdg?
no, cdg doesn't care becos its not an offend and they would never care the private arrangement between you and your hirer.
2) If I agree to pay full rental for a certain day, is he allowed to drive?
this is subjective. unless you pre informed him, if not, hirer like him will just take you for a free ride.
3) if i give enough notice eg 1 day in adv, i take off, is it a standard to be half rental? becos a ihave a taxi driver fren who said to me that it is standard, and there is no such thing as take off pay full rental, unless its i super last minute or overslept or pick taxi late etc.
this is private arrangement. everything must kong ho seh. if you still 1 2 drive for him, better make it clear. like take off is $25 means $25, dont care whether you driving or not unless is less than 2 days notice or etc. settle it one and for all.
4) what should i do to counter against this bugger and solve the current problem or prevent future of tjis from happening (assuming that i need to stay with him due to circumstances that its hard for me to find a hirer and I need the income and cannot afford to stop)
some hirers are really penny wise pound foolish one.
why dont you go CDG's driver portal to try to search for another hirer? is very convenience and easy.
u can dump him after you found another one.
1) can i report him to cdg?
no, cdg doesn't care becos its not an offend and they would never care the private arrangement between you and your hirer.
2) If I agree to pay full rental for a certain day, is he allowed to drive?
this is subjective. unless you pre informed him, if not, hirer like him will just take you for a free ride.
3) if i give enough notice eg 1 day in adv, i take off, is it a standard to be half rental? becos a ihave a taxi driver fren who said to me that it is standard, and there is no such thing as take off pay full rental, unless its i super last minute or overslept or pick taxi late etc.
this is private arrangement. everything must kong ho seh. if you still 1 2 drive for him, better make it clear. like take off is $25 means $25, dont care whether you driving or not unless is less than 2 days notice or etc. settle it one and for all.
4) what should i do to counter against this bugger and solve the current problem or prevent future of tjis from happening (assuming that i need to stay with him due to circumstances that its hard for me to find a hirer and I need the income and cannot afford to stop)
read reply number 3.
appreciate any feedback and help.
Thanks for your advise.
i have tried to settle this once and for all with him and he now say the arrangement is changed. now ehther i take off or not its full $50 rental. and he still added one more new condition - if he take off, he pay $25 and I pay him $75.
the point is not the $ or how it should be paid and how much etc. the point is i cant trust a person who say today that its his mother but tomorow say its his auntie. and he also asked me to start showing him receipt of car wash. I told him I have tried to ask before but the car wash uncle say they dun issue. I told him that but he dun believe. still can tell me i blur and bad memory.
I just prefer not to deal with such a cunning and dishonest person. so I ceased with him just now with immediate effect and he start to threaten me that got any damage he will find me etc.
i have tried to settle this once and for all with him and he now say the arrangement is changed. now ehther i take off or not its full $50 rental. and he still added one more new condition - if he take off, he pay $25 and I pay him $75.
the point is not the $ or how it should be paid and how much etc. the point is i cant trust a person who say today that its his mother but tomorow say its his auntie. and he also asked me to start showing him receipt of car wash. I told him I have tried to ask before but the car wash uncle say they dun issue. I told him that but he dun believe. still can tell me i blur and bad memory.
I just prefer not to deal with such a cunning and dishonest person. so I ceased with him just now with immediate effect and he start to threaten me that got any damage he will find me etc.
do you still remember why u choose to drive a taxi? is freedom remember?
go CDG driver's portal, login your user id and password (call CDG driver's helpline if you don't know)
and u can get a list of drivers looking for relief.
There are many drivers who have been driving more than 10 years still being a relief. Why? They need freedom, take off never pay, wash car only partial clean, pump fuel never full, when hirer ask for help during emergency event he says no, change shift always late. Is this a good relief attitude?
In general, relief not driving during days of commitment MUST pay either full or half. No matter how early hirer being informed, hirer either DIY or find others to help, e.g. super relief and needs to subsidize. Whose fault?
Think carefully, being a hirer or relief only getting money from pax, not chopping partner. What big deal is $4 car wash? Flag down $3.2 already.
Is it easy to be a hirer? Car needs send for minor fix such as general maintenance, meter, engine, tyre, body works etc. It is hirer's job, he got no income. You may try become a hirer, only drive Mon-Fri night as you were relief, then others shift find 2 relief. You will feel the pain.
Sorry if I sound rude in my earlier post. Pardon me, it is my sincere opinion.
I have gone thru hard time being a night relief for 2 years, I only had 2 hirers, one considerat, easy going and flexible, the second difficult and strict to principle. When my dad passed away, during funeral time I took few days off.... The first hirer told me no need to pay any $. Second hirer said, your dad passed away he feel sorry but it is not his taiji, rental I still need to pay full.
Tells you how my strict-to-principle mentor did, he has been driving many years and his principle is basically industrial entry standard, you may judge by yourself whether your existing hirer is ok or can mold you to be a discipline driver:
- Changing shift at morning 3am, he will be waiting in front of car park, any late excuse is NOT acceptable.
- Starting shift, car will be very punctually parked at designated location, he shall sms me no earlier than 5 mins.
- Wash car, inside must be 100% clean, no oily steering wheel, chair no dust no cigarette ash, window and mirror must be no stain mark. Outside must be clean but not so strict.
- 100% full fuel refill, he allows 7km usage from kiosk to his carpark. He spot check regularly by going to nearest kiosk topup full, if more than $2 then big problem.
- No take off at any day of commitment, he doesn't care you drive or not because during that time slot taxi is yours, full payment required same day. He will not request any help when he takes day off, he will find day super relief.
Fail to comply sure kena F, next time final warning, 3rd time no warning strictly terminate. I learnt from this mentor many things, I know how difficult a hirer is going to face daily, I am lucky I have passed and beyond his expectation. I resigned because I need to have my own taxi, I like freedom, I don't need relief, I like OMO. I know I am not a good hirer so don't make others upset.
To be honest, what a big deal is $51 half shift rental? Starting shift may need to spend couple mins hand over, ending need more than one hour topup and clean up. These 2 hours I can easily get similar or closest on the road. I drive OMO, anytime near nearest kiosk I topup diesel. At night no need Q for car wash, I can do it anytime during my kopi break.
My 2 cents, happy driving, money everywhere, don't argue with your partner.
-- Edited by bridgestone on Saturday 23rd of March 2013 09:54:56 AM
