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Re: Batam Info Thread

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Originally Posted by kingkong74 View Post
Hi bro, any cheap massage near holiday inn? Hotel inside very X.. Thanks bro..
All i wish to say is :

https://sgsbf.social/showpo...ostcount=26934

...and if you wish to change your "reason" to go Batam,below is the solution i offered :

https://sgsbf.social/showpo...ostcount=32873

Hope it helps and may you enjoy your time in Batam.

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Originally Posted by pornbunny View Post
I mean those that will not do anything bad to you in terms of safety
The reason why you are not getting a direct answer is becos :

https://sgsbf.social/showpost.p...ostcount=30330

And i believe one should not always rely on 1 single taxi driver or attempt to spoilt him. There is no such as a reliable driver in Batam. An average taxi driver's monthly income is on the average a S$2k or more per month base on my understanding of at least 20 taxi drivers i met so far. Highest taxi driver earner i knew fetch an average S$4k+/month.

My solution to your problem :

https://sgsbf.social/showpost.p...ostcount=32874

Dial for Blue Bird or Silver Cab taxi service (on the link above),or just get any taxi from any harbour terminal you alight..get to your hotel 1st,ask for a full day driver from receptionist. Repeat the above in your next trip if you dont wish to get the same driver again. Whole idea is you dont get some "monkey" taxi driver that you didnt know where they are being stationed. Allow yourself a chance for more options too.

From hotel,it is always a tiny bit safer where you at least know how to find them if they offer you trouble. Most hotel taxi driver speaks some understandable broken english. My stand is still, there is no such thing as a reliable taxi driver in Batam and avoid spoiling them.

I always indirectly let my taxi driver/s knows HE can easily be Replaced,just like "my" Money Changer. Just to keep them on their toes so as to maintain a more consistent service standard.

Hope it helps and may you have a good time in your upcoming trip.
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