Last Day at Work: Taxi driver retires after 17 years
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- čas přidán 8. 03. 2019
- Loh Liang Yong started driving a taxi after he retired from the construction industry. Now 75, he is hanging up the keys for the final time. Channel NewsAsia followed him on his last day at work. Read his story: cna.asia/2EUWVwJ
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This man has my respect. He didnt live a life complaining or waiting to be served. he has the dignity to continue working and not dependent on govt or others. also he is bless with good health and grandchildren who respect him .
He was my taxi driver when I went to Singapore!!!
Wow what a small world
0_0 WHOA COINCIDENCE?! MIND BLOWING
I hope he is having a Happy Life with his family. 😄😄
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phyo ye if you say I’m lying how do you know me then I’m serious we stayed in a Marriott Hotel
During my 40days stay this year in Singapore I had to travel by taxi several times per day from the hotel Marina Mandarin to Singapore General Hospital and back again.
Each and every time the cars had been clean, the drivers friendly and honest, and many a time I had a great conversation with them.I
Thank you, Gentlemen, for your excellent service and your interesting stories!
Katalin - an elderly Hungarian from Austria
Lies again? MILF Pictures
Mean while taxi drivers in my country
"Well the car still has wheels so let's go!"
Where is that? Probably so many beat up taxis then
@@mrjppizza6507 not saying the country but it's in Asia.
@@planarian1772 some taxi cars in Indonesia is just like that but not all tho
Must be India or Indonesia tho.
It happens only in INDIA
my last day as a taxi driver was in 2014, migrated to Australia and happy I took that small giant step out of my comfort zone. My dad is a bus driver for more than 42yrs with SBS, this year might be his last, why not do a documentary on him?
Have you tried contacting anyone about it?
i will go find out my dad last day of service.
@@SCX1718U I believe the organization play a very big part in making a documentary happen
What bus does he drive?
I bet he could write a book of stories about the many passengers he picked up in those long seventeen years Now it's time for him to enjoy life to the fullest 🌍
Amazing documentary ON taxi drivers of Singapore.
What a man! I’m sure there are many people like him too! Bless. Respect. YNWA
Why do you put YNWA at the end lol, this ain't a football video 😂
DBoy 37 ball for life #HEATNATION
@@jingzhongtan9415 Lol
You'll never win anything
Sakthi 01 it’s fine my brother
Enjoy your retirement, Mr. Loh Liang Yong!
This man is the definition of legend!
Yes I understand that the uncles work so hard driving a taxi and they deserve the utmost respect. We see them everyday and they are always so friendly.
God bless him and his family...
Outstanding Mr. Yong. Great work ethic and attitude. I celebrated New Years Eve, 1990, in Singapore. Spent 7 days there and loved it.
Respect you Sir for the dedication you have put.
Congrats Uncle on an illustrious career and I hope to meet you for Kopi!!
thank u for your service. happy retiring.
Salute to him although my dad did not have the chances to be on the news during his times he driving the black taxi until about 70yrs old.
Old people staying in work force for longer is a good thing.
It is good for their social, mental, physical and financial well being.
It is also good for their families to have their elderlies such shape, capable, healthy, strong, smart and well connected to community. elders are su
It not good to stay long in certain jobs got side effects especially taxi and bus driver. They need to tolerate their urine and poo. And their backspine also...
@@yindegoh4163
It is normal for families to have such concerns. But mature workers knows the ways to look after themselves.
For example, they might have a routine of going to toilet early morning before the shift start. And they will know where the good public toilets are.
Working without the financial pressure on their shoulders is one of the most delightful, empowering experience they can have. Sitting in the car for long hours is not a good thing, but daily walks or swims can keep them fit.
I am happy for them, you should too.
Don't worry, that much.
Huge respect for this man...salute...👍👍
Hope your dedication will impressed others.....
CSP Sport impress, not impressed. Agree with your view.
such a wholesome video
Much respect to him, I wish him good luck in the rest of his life👏
What an honest job. Hope you enjoy your retirement .. good luck uncle.. stay healthy always
Incredible,wish you all the best wherever you are 😀
Huge respect for this uncle!
I see the passion in his eyes and dedication. Big respect for him.
Very thankful for his job amazing man
What a kind man :)
Adorable.. ❤️
huge respects to this man
Respect to all the taxi uncles out there!
🙏🙏👍
All the best for an amazing retirement!!
Respect from🇵🇭
Sweet. Wish you good health uncle
God Bless you Uncle 💓😇 ❣️ Love from Philippines 😊😄🙏🏿🙏🏽🙏🏼
Great guy, we need more people in our world like this young man.
young man
Take care uncle, health is important n so is family love n peace ya ❤️✌️
You sir, Rock!!
I just want to hug him
Wholesome af
Great man, I want to have the great health as you
Good for you, continue to work and do whatever that make you feel great, nobody say that you can not do lite work after retired. Working can keep you busy and give you a sense of self worth, no need to stay at home feeling sorry for yourself while you are still healthy and able.
🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️
Respect
Very happy for him to retire and now be a full-time grandpa 😁💜🇱🇷
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happy retirement Sir! :)
Uncle you very steady
For 17 years at his age, this is really a second retirement from his first job in his 60s. Or from SG gov's point of view - the perfect age to retire to take out CPF at.
Work hard never give up
Good luck 😊
imagine how much comfort have earn from him.
Respect from me 💪
Do many people work too much. May you have a long and happy retirement
Wow
My grandpa drives a bus for some schools in singapore. Feels like the same tho
Wizard in Taxi Driver worked for 17 years as well
I like It
WOW
So sad wanna see him
i became his passenger before haha nice uncle
I love the taxi in Singapore! Is very cheap and comfortable like in Germany!
Look like nice man
👍👍
That taxi which he drives a comfort taxi Hyundai sonata that’s my favorite taxi
At 75
My grandfather was a Taxi Driver for many years...until he retired because he failed some eye vision test for his safety
Wah his angmoh good
God first
Handsome man
In 2011, I went to Singapore to attend university, one driver handed me his name card before he dropped me off, telling me " 在新加坡有事情打给uncle，uncle以前在新加坡做警察的。”( if you need anything in Singapore, call me, I was a police officer.) I still remember this moment. I wish taxi drivers in Singapore all the best, they taught me so much about living in Singapore, they are honest and hardworking people. (I now live in the United States, looking forward to traveling back again.
That school were he pick up his grand-daughter is not even 200meters from my house
And who said Taxi drivers were uneducated?
Can they make a documentary for me ? Last day of school ?
His accent is unique
I am surprised he has to maintain the taxi himself.
How would he get money now ?
Taxi Driving is one of the Services provided by Dedicated men except for the few who uses that Licence to abuse it for personal use and NOT providing the services it was meant to be...Good for you Mr Loh and Happy Retirement if you have enough CPF to LIVE on to face this EVIL world...the REVERSE of "live is EVIL"
Time for a Tiger at Kopi Tiam!!!
Its his last day, but only for this life. Next life start all over again
Jesus love u
Justin Thomas
You talkin' to me?
Lol Ur profile image reminds me of apex legend
Mostly aged people in SG (age 60 above) still have to work at Singapore.
U don t expect me to feed you once u reach 60 right??
@@860623496517 blame yourself for being lazy during your younger days......I know for sure if I were to reach 60 (able bodied and healthy) onwards I won't be working...
nothing wrong if you still has a healthy body n mind .you just have to work at a slower pace and make new friends along the way .
@@burhan999 its not like that, i am working and comfortable with my job. Salary and benefit is good. My main priority to have a house already fullfil. Now i work had until retired maybe before 60 and having my pension. During that year im saving money to buy small land for gardening and small shop. Im not rich but i prepare as much i can becoz i know our body is weakening each day.
I hope i am marry and raise a kid give them good life, and hope they can take of me without burden them so much.
@@brandenongkp i agree with you. it just if i reach 70, i dont think im able to many task. yeah slower pace i agree.
But it also a duty and good deed of children to take care of their parents. I do that.
thats why i dont want to become taxi driver, cant see family and friends..
@GGBacon u become taxi driver dont regret
I respect you uncle. Now you should have a hobby like hydroponic ,maybe grow kai lan or bak choy. You can eat them after 2 months ,no need to buy from seng siong and giant.
But now taxi is going to game over because of private taxi
Can he still be a Deliveroo FoodPanda?
At his age,nope sorry.i worry about his eyesight & balancing.Above 60 should no longer be driving,if they need to,they need to take the test again to be qualified.
Volunteer & maybe doing small shift work(any job that are less stressful to them).
@@tommyfield8449 my understanding is at certain age even at 70 can drive if pass the eye test or some test. But accidents can still come if due to old age their reaction is slower or other health problems can cause loss of focus even if eye is no issue . But many are too poor to meet the retirement sum and may have no choice but to risk their lives on the road even at such old age. One can find a good excuse for them to work like this : no so bored and can earn money. But if they can afford retirement they would not need to do this risky job and instead maybe volunteer to help society or religions. So, their excuse to continue to work at old age is more about face saving than beating boredom which there are plenty of non working activities can achieve the same
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Taxi Drivers don’t get paid much
He worked his whole life?! Much respect to a man who accepts solely accumulating wealth as the way he has to live his life but really.... what are we suppose to learn from this video??? To commit your life to working over 50 years and retain a paltry sum of retirement money from the blood sucking govt?
Isit because i am Chinese?!?!
In sg work till die. So better retire other country.
Very true. Save wisely when u are still young and retire outside singapore.
Retire at Malaysia
Either way work untill died or money all go to government hospital once Yr health turn red.
So he finally put in sufficient to the cpf to qualify to retire?
Its a pity workers have to work to 75 and retire. The social security network like CPF is not doing enough. The life span of an average citizen is around 75 years old.
@@teckhohng3870It's not just not doing enough. It's unfair to the tens of thousands who died before 75. Roughly 50% Singapore employees are Low Income Earners. This comes as a shock to many because many keep hearing the good news about Singapore and this gave them the perception that singaporeans are generally rich. 50% rich .50% poor. This is quite an achievement for such a small population.
It's not that the low income have no money to retire . They have but it's HELD by cpf via the retirement sum policy. It's one size fits all. Impractical and unfair and inequitable. We need to seriously question the motive behind this. If you are rich, retirement is not an issue. With or without cpf, there is no issue for these. So the only people having issues are half the country. They have some money to retire on but it's on hold. Some continue to work to meet this amount and die before achieving it. What a meaningful life?
The people chosen for no change. This is the Democratic decision.
Work till 75? Why? Unable to retire before 75? So difficult to retire in sg
Cosmo John he already say boring and miserable at home Liao ma
@@Nsridersco Because he has no money to do the things he wants.
@@Nsridersco because he say Boh Bian his whole life. This means he accept all policies as if he has no choice in life
OHHH POOR SINGAPOOR HAHAHA ND POOPS.,.. CAN'T CALL THEM POOR, TOO SENSITIVE.... LATER LIKE ANTON CASEY'S CASE.... "MONEY NOT ENOUGH".
pfft, only 17 years? I know some people doing it longer than him
Fake taxi (’-*)
im 17 this year. coincidence? i think not. hotel? trivago