Becoming a private-hire driver can be an enticing proposition for individuals who want to make money on their own schedule. However, because car ownership in Singapore is expensive and private-hire companies take commission from your earnings, you may end up with less cash than you expected at the end of the month. To combat this, there are things you can do to keep your spending low and your profits high through every stage of your private-hire driving career.
On the other hand, full-time drivers that except to rack up a lot mileage can consider hybrid cars. Some popular options include the Toyota Prius and Honda Vezel Hybrid. While they cost a bit more than the non-hybrid models mentioned above, their fuel efficiency may be worth the additional cost. The Vezel's fuel consumption is 24.
Maintain Good Ratings and Customer ServicePrivate hire apps typically use ratings to let drivers and passengers get a picture of who they will be in the car with. However, these ratings are in place for more than letting the driver or passenger know who they'll be riding with—companies also use it to track high quality drivers and take a note of which drivers are not performing adequately.