Taxi Drivers

SGExplained

Who can deny that taxi drivers are Singapore's master storytellers? We get the extremely cool opportunity to talk to Uncle Ben, the father of a close friend of Rovik's, who also happens to be a night-shift taxi driver about his storied life on the roads. In this episode, you will:

1. Learn about how many taxi and private hire drivers there are actually in Singapore
2. Hear Uncle Ben's take on the necessary ingredients to be a good taxi driver (and it doesn't include a large bladder)
3. Feel for some of the stories shared, whether it's hilarious encounters or his unfortunate mishaps

We also bumble up our quiz this episode - so apologies to listeners for that! We're human too!

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Intro Music: Wataboi from Pixabay; Outro Music: Nielizas from Pixabay;

Sources:

• Taxis of Singapore
• Taxi Statistics 2021
• 6 surprising facts about driving a taxi in Singapore as told by a taxi driver himself
• How To Become A Taxi Driver In Singapore?
• Rent with Us - STRIDES
• Vocational Driving Licenses for Taxi Drivers