Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Why not limit a taxi's speed

wilson lim

Updated 10:59 AM December 02, 2009

LOL... probably taxi drivers watch too much racing movies like Initial
D and Tokyo Drift. they may drive reasonably fast, but always with
their passengers' safety as their top priority. they need to be
responsible for their passengers' lives and safety, throughout the
entire ride.

John Potus

Updated 10:58 AM December 02, 2009

There are speed limits on our road, so we don't need more rules and
regulations to govern our lives. And I certainly don't want taxis to
be road hogging.

Anyway, I am a pedestrian. I find private car owners to be just as
guilty, if not more, of speeding than taxis drivers. They often drive
way too fast and recklessly, posing a serious danger to pedestrians.
The public should also not be put at risk from these private car
owners breaking the law.

Why can't private car be fitted with speed limiters? Limiting their
speed would improve safety and fuel economy and improve maintenance
costs.

The fact is that no one should be speeding and not only taxi drivers.

awong

Updated 10:56 AM December 02, 2009

These are some of the taxi drivers that thinks they are the "tai
kor"(big brother) on the road. They drives very aggresive and thinks
other should give way to them.

Some even hogs the right most expressways lane. Even they are driving
within the speed limit, the right lanes are meant for overtaking.

GTUpdated 10:50 AM December 02, 2009

I fully agree. I have quite frequently noticed taxis weaving in and
out of traffic at high speeds and driving very recklessly. I
personally believe that these speed limiters would reduce the risk
caused by high-speed taxis and make our road safer for all.

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