While LTA weilds stick, MP propeses carrot-a new taxi surcharge

Even as the Land Transport Authority brings out the big stick in its bid to rein in errant cabbies starting today, a Member of Parliament has proposed a peak-hour carrot-a "loacation surcharge"- to improve taxi services in areas with greater demand. MP Senh Han Thong has suggested an additional sum for busy places like clubs, pubs, hotels, shopping malls and Raffles Place.