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22 NOVEMBER 2015 the Labour Movement Recommends A 22 NOVEMBER 2015 60 CENTS MCI (P) 044/12/2014 FAIR PLAY The Labour Movement recommends a practical route towards a more level playing field for taxis and private hire vehicle services. Details inside… 2 TAXI TALK NTUC This Week 22 NOVEMBER 2015 Keeping It Fair The National Taxi Association submits its recommendations to the Transport Ministry to ensure a level playing field between taxis and private hire vehicle services. By Ryan Chan and Fawwaz Baktee he National Taxi Association (NTA) released on 16 November 2015 its recommendations to the Ministry of Transport on T private hire vehicle services as part of its efforts to ensure a more level playing field between various stakeholders. These recommendations come after Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan’s pledge on 2 October 2015 to review private car-sharing apps in consultation with taxi drivers and the general public to “forge a fair solution”. This task has since been undertaken by Senior Minister of State (SMS) for Transport Ng Chee Meng. In its recommendations, NTA said that any review pertaining to private hire vehicle services should adhere to three key principles: assurance of commuters’ safety and security; fair competition among service providers who offer point-to-point transfers; and to embrace new technology for greater efficiency on the use of transport assets. In a media statement, NTUC Assistant Secretary-General and NTA Executive Advisor Ang Hin Kee said: “The feedback and recommendations balance the need to level the playing field for the various stakeholders in the industry, and at the same time safeguard the interests of our end users.” Here are the NTA recommendations: Commuters’ Safety And Security 1i All private hire vehicle drivers who provide point-to-point transfer services and serve the same consumer market should be subject to similar qualifications and certifications as taxi drivers. Currently, all taxi drivers have to pass strict checks such as medical and criminal background screenings by the Land Transport Authority and the Singapore Traffic Police before being allowed to go through the Taxi Driving Vocational License (TDVL) course. ii Private hire vehicles and drivers serving the same consumer market should adopt similar identification protocol as taxi vehicles and drivers. Every taxi vehicle is clearly marked to ensure easy identification for commuters and enforcement purposes. Taxi drivers are also required to possess a photo identification issued by LTA for easy identification, to assure commuters that the driver holds a valid TDVL. iii Ensure that there is clear accountability when dealing with unfortunate incidents, disputes and claims. For taxis, commuters who are involved in unfortunate incidents or disputes are able to approach LTA or taxi operators directly for assistance or liability claims. For private hire vehicles, it is currently unclear as to whom commuters are able to approach in such circumstances. NTUC This Week 22 NOVEMBER 2015 TAXI TALK 3 The feedback and recommendations balance the need to level the playing field for the various stakeholders in the industry, and at the same time safeguard the interests of our end users.” NTUC Assistant Secretary-General and NTA Executive Advisor Ang Hin Kee Need For Fair Competition 2i Ministry of Transport to review the standards imposed on taxi drivers and the operating cost, Greater Efficiency In fee and rate structures with a view of levelling the Meeting Taxi Demand playing field between taxis and private hire vehicles. The NTA said that this is needed as the “plethora of compliance 3The Government and taxi operators to leverage on new costs” translate into higher rental cost for taxi drivers and technology and practices to improve the riding experience charges for commuters. of commuters and to better match the demand and supply in ii Charges and fees of private hire vehicles should be reviewed to the private hire market. allow fairer competition for taxi drivers and for commuters to NTA said that it is important that Singapore’s transport policies have access to clear and transparent fee structures. and regulations, including the taxi business model, keep up with the Currently, taxi operators adhere to fixed rates of charges advancement of technology and the preferences of consumers. The approved by the LTA while private hires are able to change their association added that doing so “should improve transport availability pricing according to demand and supply. and contribute to greater efficiency use in transport assets”. iii To ensure relevance, LTA needs to recognise and embrace the effectiveness of new tools and technology to determine availability standards without the need for statutory requirements. I am glad that NTA is looking beyond the Statutory requirements, such as the Taxi Availability (TA) taxi industry, and has even recommended standards, have been put in place to meet the availability and quality of service standards. This, according to NTA, has resulted how we can improve the safety and service in higher operating costs for taxi drivers. quality of the private hire car industry. We iv LTA to be consistent in regulating and monitoring private hire already have a well-regulated taxi industry vehicle services that serve the same consumer market as taxi and improving the safety and quality of the operators. private hire car industry can only be good for Laws were passed in August 2015 to regulate third-party taxi booking service providers, giving commuters assurance that the commuters, as they will now have more than just apps do not infringe on any taxi regulations. Currently, private one option for their point-to-point travel needs.” hire vehicle service providers do not have regulations that are able to provide commuters with similar references. Senior Minister of State for Transport Ng Chee Meng in a Facebook posting 4 TAXI TALK NTUC This Week 22 NOVEMBER 2015 Saving For Health Taxi drivers can soon expect to see more savings in their Medisave Account through the enhanced Drive and Save scheme. By Ryan Chan ntroduced in January 2011 by the National Taxi Association (NTA), with their respective taxi operator matching an equal amount. The increase the Drive and Save (DAS) scheme encourages taxi drivers to make will take effect from 1 March 2016, and will represent a 30 per cent increase I regular contributions to their Medisave Account. Currently, drivers in the annual contribution to hirers’ Medisave Account from $360 to $480. who contribute $15 monthly to their Medisave also see an equal amount In the months to come, NTA, the Central Provident Fund (CPF) and taxi matched by their respective taxi operator. To date, more than 19,000 taxi operators will reach out to more drivers to inform them of the changes. A drivers are benefitting from the DAS. bilingual brochure is also in the works to encourage drivers to participate in the scheme. MORE HELP “This increase comes at an appropriate time and will go a long way to Taxi drivers working for all five taxi operators – Comfort & CityCab, Trans- help our drivers defray part of the premium payable for the new compulsory cab, SMRT, Premier and Prime – can expect a little more help soon. Drivers Medishield Life scheme,” said NTUC Assistant Secretary-General and NTA have agreed to increase their contribution by $5 to make it $20 monthly, Executive Advisor Ang Hin Kee. Engaging Taxi Drivers he National Taxi Association (NTA) organised several sit-down sessions with taxi drivers to give them a platform to voice their concerns and exchange ideas T on how to develop a more level playing field between taxi and private hire vehicle services. The feedback gathered was submitted to Senior Minister of State for Transport Ng Chee Meng, who was tasked by Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan to lead the Government review for private hire vehicles services. Leading these discussions was NTUC Assistant Secretary-General and NTA Executive Advisor Ang Hin Kee. INSIDER’S GUIDE National Taxi Association (NTA) When: 26 June 2010 Why: To be the collective voice for taxi drivers in Singapore to further their interests and enhance their social and economic well-being. Numbers: More than 20,000 members Did You Know: NTA was formed when the six company-based taxi operators’ associations came together from Comfort Taxi, SMRT Taxi, CityCab, Trans-cab, Premier Taxi and SmartCab. ASG Ang at sit-down sessions with taxi drivers. NTUC This Week 22 NOVEMBER 2015 VOICES IN PARLIAMENT 5 Caring For Workers Labour MPs intend to address challenges faced by workers in an evolving economy to make their lives better. By Ramesh Subbaraman he new session of Singapore’s MAKING POLICIES EFFECTIVE Parliament opens on 15 January 2016 I want to ensure that our with the Presidential Address which will T FUTURE-READY WORKFORCE Government policies chart the policies of the new Government for are effective and meaningful the next five years. The operating environment and through two ways. One, effectively The People’s Action Party recently workforce profile is changing executed through detailed announced the list of Government rapidly and becoming increasingly attention to the final mile. Second, fluid. We have an ageing workforce Parliamentary Committees (GPCs) to scrutinise it must evolve and stay relevant and a growing number of PMEs in the legislation and programmes of the various to the needs and aspirations of the workforce. This is coupled with the Singaporeans. Ministries. They also serve as an additional rise of disruptive technology and a channel of feedback on government policies. Our workers need good jobs now shared economy and us having to and the opportunity to transit to NTUC This Week asked Members of contend with short life cycles of jobs, better ones in future. So, I hope Parliament (MP) from the Labour Movement technology and skills. The future of SkillsFuture can work for our appointed to the GPCs about their areas of work/jobs, careers and skills will be workers.” focus in the next term of Parliament.
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