This Singaporean Taxi Driver Keeps A Book For Passengers To Leave Praises And Complaints
Good taxi drivers are hard to find, but they are definitely not extinct.
By John Lim — 22 Apr 2016, 03:09 PM
We've all heard plenty of stories about notorious taxi drivers. Be it not using the meter or being rude to passengers, it's something we hear almost on a daily basis.
Recently, around 300 Malaysian taxi drivers gathered in downtown KL to protest against ride-sharing services like GrabCar and Uber. Needless to say, the protest brought traffic to a standstill.
It's not surprising that many Malaysians are now turning to ride-sharing services for transportation needs.
Of course, it's an exaggeration to say that the world is slowly running out of good taxi drivers - as proven by this Singaporean taxi driver by the name of Andrew Chew, who has a more-than-average attitude when it comes to his job
As reported by Vulcan Post, Singaporean taxi driver Andrew Chew goes the extra mile to make sure his passengers are having a smooth and comfortable journey.
Not only does he encourage passengers to request for their favourite radio stations, he also make sure that the air-con temperature is up to their comfort
He humbly asks passengers to leave their complaints and compliments in a notebook provided. As you might guess, it's full of praises.
It seems that Chew has been using the notebook for the past two years.
“I'm really happy that my efforts are appreciated and acknowledged. It encourages me to do better at my job. Most importantly, the compliments give me job satisfaction," Chew told The Vulcan Post.
Chew revealed that he's a recovering drug addict. He has been clean for the past 14 years.
Chew said, "Three years after my release from the Drug Rehabilitation Centre, I volunteered there. I took up the job as a taxi driver after fulfilling the mandatory crime free period required."
While in rehabilitation, Chew was under the counsel of The Roman Catholic Prison Ministry (RCPM). Sadly, he stopped after finding out that he has Hepatitis C.
Chew has started treatment, but it comes with some serious side effects. "My liver is hardening, and the treatment tires me out easily," he confessed.
But that hasn't stop him from sharing his life experiences with his passengers!
"I share my past to remind myself of how far I've come and how God has saved me from hell. I try my best to encourage my passengers especially when they share their deepest pain with me. Although a taxi ride might be only 30 minutes, I've made countless friends."
Being the fighter that he is, Chew is determined to do his best in life and make up for his past mistakes
"The fact is I don't earn a lot as a taxi driver, but I still can support my parents and family. I just want a simple life. At the meantime, I'll also do my best to atone for my past mistakes," said Chew in his interview with The Vulcan Post.
