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Originally Posted by Lieutenant_Thai
Hello Bro Koh. Well I could say he's a reliable driver, may not be the best driver in Batam, but using his service makes me feel comfortable, safe and with no harassment. (I do use other taxis as well)
.......3) Never late, I would say always 5mins early.......
Anyway I'm not advertising to use his services, but I believe there are good taxi drivers around making honest living in Batam.  |
To me, I think your driver is considered good and reliable. You have used him for 4 to 5 years, he is always punctual and even 5 minutes earlier than scheduled and did not ask you for loan.
You have a better driver than mine. For the 1st driver that I have, first time he came early and subsequently late or didn't turn up. I stop calling him. For the 2nd driver, also the first time he is early and waiting for me. From 2nd time onwards I have to wait for him and sometimes he has forgotten. But he made up by speeding all the way from Nagoya (empty cab) to Batam Centre Ferry Terminal. How do I know he speeds, because I timed him and at times I have to tell him to slow down to avoid accident. Anyway, for hotel taxis, his rate is cheaper than those taxis driver stationed in Batam Center Ferry Terminal and whenever I called him from Nagoya, he will come and send me to the ferry terminal. So, for give and take, I am still using him.
Having said that, it does not mean I will rely on him all the time. I am constantly looking out for other good/reliable driver for contingency plan. Care to share your driver contact and the rate he charged with me?