Driver Podcast by Sheldon Trollope

Sheldon Trollope
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Made for drivers by a driver, Sheldon Trollope. Listen for stories, reviews and news about the automotive and transport industry in Singapore. 

Episodes

  1. #9 – GrabCab to launch in July: What they’re NOT telling you

    JUN 5

    #9 – GrabCab to launch in July: What they’re NOT telling you

    Send us a text According to a Channel News Asia article, GrabCab will launch in July. Sheldon goes over some important points to consider for wnyone thinking about driving its green liveried taxis. Follow my podcast for the latest updates on car and transport news as it happens.

    19 min
  2. #8 – Ben Chia shares his journey

    MAY 22

    #8 – Ben Chia shares his journey

    Send us a text Automotive journalist Ben Chia gives an incredibly open and honest interview where he talks about everything from how he started his career to remembering the passing of the late Raymond Lai, to his struggles with depression, as well as how he learnt to overcome it. Listener discretion is advised as subjects such as death and suicide are mentioned.   Follow my podcast for the latest updates on car and transport news as it happens.

    40 min
  3. #7 – James Wong, 009

    MAY 8

    #7 – James Wong, 009

    Send us a text Our first guest is James Wong, editor of OneShift by Carousell. Together we discuss the motoring media scene and how impressed he is with the Zeekr 009 MPV.  We also discuss why the record-high COEs were never brought up during the election campaigns.  Follow my podcast for the latest updates on car and transport news as it happens.

    34 min

  4. APR 11

    #6 - MG S5EV and April COE news

    Send us a text MG launches the S5EV. Does this crossover EV have what it takes to dethrone the BYD Atto3 from the sales charts? We also get into the COE results from the 1st round of bidding in April and find out why prices defied the stock market.  Follow my podcast for the latest updates on car and transport news as it happens.

    9 min

  5. APR 8

    #5 - Trump Tariffs, Neta and Opel exits from Singapore

    Send us a text Will there be a recession? Possibly but lessons learnt from previous downturns may see certain segments do well. Sheldon recalls an interesting conversation while test-driving a Rolls-Royce.  Chinese EV brand NETA has exited the Singapore market less 90 days after its debut. Will there be more to follow?  Opel is another brand that has bitten the dust locally, will they be missed? Nah... Follow my podcast for the latest updates on car and transport news as it happens.

    21 min

  6. APR 3

    #4 Why I would drive for Grabcab (and why I won’t)

    Send us a text Everyone’s still buzzing about Grabcab and what will happen to the already competitive taxi industry in Singapore. Sheldon shares his experience as a Grab driver and tells us Why he might make the switch, and why he won’t. If you want to know about the frontline experience of what actual taxi drivers are experiencing rather than some professor postulating from afar, this is the podcast for you.  Follow my podcast for the latest updates on car and transport news as it happens.

    13 min

  7. APR 2

    #3 Grabcab is coming

    Send us a text Grab is set to join the taxi business on April 7th as Grabcab. Sheldon gives his take on what this means for taxi drivers, passengers, and drivers in general.   Follow my podcast for the latest updates on car and transport news as it happens.

    19 min

  8. MAR 26

    #2 – Dongfeng and the Crazy Train

    Send us a text Thanks to Dongfeng and it importer, Volt Auto, I scored a last-minute invitation to the Singapore v Hong Kong AFC qualifier football match at the National Stadium.  The adventure, however, begins even before we get there. Did I just board the MRT to the Twilight Zone? Follow my podcast for the latest updates on car and transport news as it happens.

    12 min

  9. MAR 21

    #1 - International Taxi Driver Day

    Send us a text It’s International Taxi Driver Day today, and there’s no better time than to address the divide between taxi and PHV drivers and their customers who feel that there is a shortage of taxis when they are needed.  Sheldon gives a perspective from the front lines and suggests what can be done to solve this transportation issue.  Follow my podcast for the latest updates on car and transport news as it happens.

    14 min
  10. Driver Podcast Intro

    MAR 21

    Driver Podcast Intro

    Send us a text After a brief hiatus, Sheldon Trollope is back to bring you a unique perspective on the automotive and transport industry, namely the taxi and private hire business.  Follow my podcast for the latest updates on car and transport news as it happens.

    3 min
  • 10 Episodes

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Made for drivers by a driver, Sheldon Trollope. Listen for stories, reviews and news about the automotive and transport industry in Singapore. 

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