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The Dean Jul 25th 2012 10:17 am

"Taxi!! ... er ... Taxi!! ... er ... er... "
 
'Hailing' taxis now illegal in Saudi............ :blink:

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/saudi...is-467151.html

kittycat1 Jul 25th 2012 10:21 am

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I love this comment;

'Those who say this will not work have not visited Singapore. The taxis there are so efficient. Centralized system allows for the taxi companies to manage their resources properly, plus the customer experience is a lot more positive considering the convenience of getting a cab using an app on your phone. '

Comparing Saudi to Singapore- hmm I think the poster has not lived in the ME!

typical Jul 25th 2012 10:30 am

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Plus, you CAN hail a taxi in Singapore. Taxis are not allowed to stop to pick up (or drop off) passengers in certain areas, but outside of those it's fine.

Cypselos Jul 25th 2012 10:43 am

Re: "Taxi!! ... er ... Taxi!! ... er ... er... "
 
I'm not sure they've lived in Singers either, most of the time it's quicker to go outside and stick your arm out. The only place they can't stop is the CBD where it's a complete pain in the arse.

flares Jul 25th 2012 11:01 am

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back side Starbucks Olaya...and wait....and wait...and wait

typical Jul 25th 2012 11:05 am

Re: "Taxi!! ... er ... Taxi!! ... er ... er... "
 
There always used to be a few of them parked up behind the Sheraton...

Boomhauer Jul 25th 2012 3:22 pm

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Originally Posted by kittycat1 (Post 10191964)
I love this comment;

'Those who say this will not work have not visited Singapore. The taxis there are so efficient. Centralized system allows for the taxi companies to manage their resources properly, plus the customer experience is a lot more positive considering the convenience of getting a cab using an app on your phone. '

Comparing Saudi to Singapore- hmm I think the poster has not lived in the ME!

Thats the same thought I had when I read that comment !

Well atleast they didn't compare Saudi to Switzerland.

Maxima Jul 25th 2012 8:06 pm

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That comment comparing Saudi to Singapore was made by a Filipino. that should explain it...

Cypselos Jul 26th 2012 4:39 am

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In fairness, uncle taxis in Singapore are one of the things i miss most.


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