By Maria Almenoar

TWO temporary taxi stands will be set up for the Chinese New Year festivities at Marina Bay and Chinatown, while more such stands are planned for other major events this year.

The Taxi Operators' Associations, which represents six taxi companies, said the pick-up points will be more convenient for passengers who usually have to walk a fair distance to find a stand, and will hopefully boost revenues for cabbies.

Mr Seng Han Thong, its adviser, said temporary stands helped raise the income of cabbies during the Formula One race last September.

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