Why so many model for Taxi?

[Mockngbrd]

the new Toyota crowns are really nice. sat in one in tokyo, sounded like a V6 under the bonnet too. was really comfortable.

I think many models are ok, but they should keep the colors similar. too many colors very haphazard

[Passion]

Hong Kong only 2 colour right?But how many company there?

[Bicolor]

Hong Kong only 2 colour right?But how many company there?

 

HK taxis come in 3 colours, depending on whether they can go to all areas in town (red), or only operate within the New Territories (green), or only within Lantau Island (blue).

 

As for companies there are very few big-scale companies unlike Singapore, most taxis are owned by individuals and either driven by these individuals, or rented out to other drivers, either by themselves or through an agent who manages a fleet of taxis and rents them out on behalf of the owners, keeping some commission. Some companies own a small fleet of taxis that they rent out.

[Bicolor]

Sorry double post

Edited December 14, 2010 by Bicolor

[Ravinged]

I am guessing the real problem is not the varieties of taxis available. It's a problem with perception. It's unlikely to affect any owner in terms of resale price etc... except of course, the owner's image. In Chinese - face (面子).

 

I do know of owners who will never buy a Merc or Toyota just because they have been adapted for public transport use. A rather silly qualification for choosing cars, to me at least.

[Csnewbie]

I am guessing the real problem is not the varieties of taxis available. It's a problem with perception. It's unlikely to affect any owner in terms of resale price etc... except of course, the owner's image. In Chinese - face (面子).

 

I do know of owners who will never buy a Merc or Toyota just because they have been adapted for public transport use. A rather silly qualification for choosing cars, to me at least.

Ya agreed.One should always buy cars based on performance and preference.Not stigma.

[Csnewbie]

nln.... Edited December 14, 2010 by Csnewbie

[Albeniz]

Saw a yellow top (black body) double cab truck-like taxi on the road and saw a "normal taxi fare" sign on it.

Was thinking of calling such a taxi to transport a mountain bike. Can a mountain bike fit into the MPV or truck-like taxi?

[Csnewbie]

Saw a yellow top (black body) double cab truck-like taxi on the road and saw a "normal taxi fare" sign on it.

Was thinking of calling such a taxi to transport a mountain bike. Can a mountain bike fit into the MPV or truck-like taxi?

Detachable-wheels mountainbike should be ok i think.

[SGCMfreedom]

should be able to put

[Ravinged]

I have friends who can fit in two bicycles (with wheels detached) and two passengers (one front, one back) when they go for triathlons. Just make sure you request for MPV and part of the rear seats have to be lowered.

 

Talking about large items, I used to employ the service of a London Cab whose driver is also a dog lover. He used to help me transport my large dog which otherwise wouldn't be possible in a normal taxi. The cabin of London Cab is also very roomy for a dog to lay down too. No extra fees, compared to a pet transport company that charges $25/one-way-trip. My taxi fare is not even anywhere close to $20 back then.

[Joemit7850]

Many models ok what.....at least some potential car-buyers can rem how sitting in the vehicle felt like before they want to buy similar models....

i agreed on that for potential car-buyer but not car owner who seldom take cab

[Joemit7850]

yes, very spacious inside.... but eye sores outside... kekekekee

yes.. i remember last time cab the front seat are join to the side passenger seat... making a separation between front and back

[Joemit7850]

I am guessing the real problem is not the varieties of taxis available. It's a problem with perception. It's unlikely to affect any owner in terms of resale price etc... except of course, the owner's image. In Chinese - face (面子).

 

I do know of owners who will never buy a Merc or Toyota just because they have been adapted for public transport use. A rather silly qualification for choosing cars, to me at least.

again.. i will have to clarify not because of face which lead to this topic, i driving a stream and not fit and i saw stream cab many month back but i did not even bother to notice but jus after recently so many new cab brand coming up (last one Fit)which let me feel the situation are a bit wrong..

[Ravinged]

but jus after recently so many new cab brand coming up (last one Fit)which let me feel the situation are a bit wrong..

 

No offence I hope. Just sharing a bit of my thoughts that's all.

 

Care to share what is so wrong or what you feel is wrong about different car makes being used for taxis? Like for example, taxis should only be allowed to use up to a maximum of 3 models? Or are there too many models that passengers cannot recognize which are taxis and which are pte cars? Or even worse, it impacts car owners?

 

Just curious what you meant by 'wrong'.

[Whysoangry]

i think the sonata and superb taxies are too damn powerful!

[Hao80]

I don't find anything wrong with it. The more variety the merrier !!

 

I hope we can have Civic, Jetta or even Odyssey

[Benarsenal]

again.. i will have to clarify not because of face which lead to this topic, i driving a stream and not fit and i saw stream cab many month back but i did not even bother to notice but jus after recently so many new cab brand coming up (last one Fit)which let me feel the situation are a bit wrong..

 

Why is it wrong leh?