Posted on 19 Oct, 2006
Ling Kerk Sheen, 33, an IT consultant, is bemused by this sight which he says greets him every time he walks out of Tanah Merah MRT station and sees this long stretch of taxis waiting at the taxi stand for passengers.
According to him, this only happens when the American Navy is in Singapore.How does he know this? He says in his email to STOMP:" There are at least 6 to 8 taxis waiting for the shuttle bus to drop off the American soldiers/sailors from Changi Naval base. I walked past the touts who were pestering our American guests, who just want to have an enjoyable night off in this renowned island everyone has heard of.
They are first greeted by our white shining Mercedes Citicabs and their drivers dressed smartly with ties. The usual price ranges from $35 to $55, and most of the drivers recommend Clarke Quay as being the most popular place to visit.
That reminds me, when I was waiting for a cab at an "imaginary" taxi stand at Boat Quay, the same Citicab drivers were there doing the same thing as well."
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