Trainee teacher Jane Henry, 28, said the coupon system was definitely a good move as it helped safeguard the rights of passengers.
“Many of us have been cheated by taxi drivers who mark up the price and the coupon system will help put an end to this,” she said at the Larkin Sentral terminal here yesterday.
She added that although the coupon system required users to pay an additional RM2, she was willing to fork out the extra money to ensure she was not cheated.
“There should be more awareness created so that passengers will not be taken advantage of by taxi drivers,” she said, adding that whenever she hired a taxi, she ended up paying more.
Store superintendent M. Vetrivel, 45, also said it was a good move by the authorities.
“We always hear of taxi drivers who charge extra, tamper with their meters or demand excessive fares,” he said, adding that because of this, many people prefer to drive.
Student Nor Khalif Fitri, 18, also welcomed the implementation of the coupon system.
“I don’t mind paying a little extra as many of us have been intimidated by rude taxi drivers,” he said, adding that there should be strict enforcement.
The prepaid coupon system is currently being used at three locations in Johor Baru – Plaza Angsana, Larkin Sentral terminal and the Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) complex.
Over 600 taxi drivers at these areas, however, are unhappy with the system and want it withdrawn.
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