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Driver Podcast by Sheldon Trollope#9 – GrabCab to launch in July: What they’re NOT telling youSend us a textAccording 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.
2025-06-0519 min
Driver Podcast by Sheldon Trollope#8 – Ben Chia shares his journeySend us a textAutomotive 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.
2025-05-2239 min
Driver Podcast by Sheldon Trollope#7 – James Wong, 009Send us a textOur 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.
2025-05-0833 min
Driver Podcast by Sheldon Trollope#6 - MG S5EV and April COE newsSend us a textMG 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.
2025-04-1109 minDriver Podcast by Sheldon Trollope#5 - Trump Tariffs, Neta and Opel exits from SingaporeSend us a textWill 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.
2025-04-0821 minDriver Podcast by Sheldon Trollope#4 Why I would drive for Grabcab (and why I won’t)Send us a textEveryone’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.
2025-04-0313 minDriver Podcast by Sheldon Trollope#3 Grabcab is comingSend us a textGrab 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.
2025-04-0218 minDriver Podcast by Sheldon Trollope#2 – Dongfeng and the Crazy TrainSend us a textThanks 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.
2025-03-2611 minDriver Podcast by Sheldon Trollope#1 - International Taxi Driver DaySend us a textIt’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.
2025-03-2114 min
Driver Podcast by Sheldon TrollopeDriver Podcast IntroSend us a textAfter 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.
2025-03-2103 min
The Morning Drive with The Flying Dutchman & LaviniaBrightside Interviews - Sheldon Trollope [How to drive in extreme wet weather?]Welcome to Brightside Interviews! The last few months has seen Singapore hit by unpredictable weather and countless traffic accidents - the latest accident happening just last week with the carpark in Funan Mall. Today we have car expert Sheldon Trollope, Chief Product and Communications Officer at Ignition Labs, in to share and remind us on what we can do if we're driving in unexpected weather conditions! Chime in on the conversation with your questions too! You can find Sheldon on Instagram at @sheldonsg! Tune in now for light-hearted banter, fun games, trivia, updates on trending n...
2024-05-2114 min