Hiring a cab in some countries can burn a hole in your pocket. But what if we tell you that this cab driver in Taiwan is offering free rides and cash awards to the passengers? Sound’s exciting right? Well, Tu Ching Liang, a taxi driver in Taiwan, offers his passengers a free ride and varied other prizes only if passengers sign karaoke for him during the trip. Read more about this uber cool driver here.
Liang’s Youtube Channel Has Over 20,000 Subscribers
All the performances performed in Liang’s small cab are uploaded on his Youtube Channel, which already has over 20,000 subscribers. In an interview with The Guardian, Liang says,
“No one is as lucky as me, walking out the door every day rushing to go to work and not make any money.”
The best thing about this is that Liang always managed to find commuters who are willing to perform in his car. According to the news website, the local taxi app also has a “karaoke” option alongside features such as “English-speaking driver” or “wheelchair accessible”.
On his journey, Liang says to the leading daily,
“I’ve been driving a taxi for 27 years, giving money (as rewards for singing karaoke) for eight years, and filming videos for six years. I’ve filmed 10,000 videos.”
Liang Claims That He Has Been Featured On TV In 10 Different Countries
Now if you think he is your regular cabbie, then let us tell you that Liang also claims to have featured in TV shows in around 10 different countries. He calls himself an international influencer, and some of his videos also have over a million views on Youtube.
So next time when you visit Taiwan, make sure to sit in his cab at least once. And to get a discount or free ride, all you have to do is sing a song as Liang drives you to the destination. And if you are embarrassed to do so, then you should know that when Liang finds people who are too embarrassed to sing, he encourages them.
Taiwanese love singing. So it’s normal there are many (taxis with karaoke). But it’s hard to both film and sing, like what I do said Liang. Ain’t that super cool?