Just came back from a 12D11N Taiwan trip with my family of 6, and would like to give a huge shoutout to my driver - 吕至峰.
Based on what I have read and heard, I believe that most drivers in Taiwan are fine (Taiwanese people are generally friendly and fun-loving). For my case, I have previously engaged Mr 吕至峰's services when I was doing a 3D2N Taichung tour with my friends 2 years ago. As I did not have any issues with his services back then and was travelling with my parents this trip, I decided to engage his services again for both my Taichung and Taipei tour. This time round, I am really impressed with his quality services rendered.
Btw - I was charged between TWD 4,500 to TWD 5,000 daily throughout for 6 pax (depending on attractions).
1) Prior to our flight, I had shared with him our flight details. As we still had to collect our SIM cards after touching down, I told him to take his time. However, 2.5 hours before we touched down, he had already shared with me his location at the airport. It was only during our ride to Taichung did I realise that he had started to drive down 6 hours before the actual meeting time in case of traffic congestion etc. Btw, he is a driver based in Taichung.
2) His car has got 2 TVs and Karaoke set installed as entertainment for his passengers. Knowing that my parents love to listen to 閩南語 songs + the younger ones love to watch 飢餓遊戲, he actually made an effort to download and play them throughout the rides.
3) On the 2nd day of our trip, we casually mentioned about trying 花雕雞麵 and Taiwan fruits. And the next morning, he actually bought a few packets of the 花雕雞麵 and Taiwan fruits for us. What touches me was that I had sorethroat from eating too much 雞排 (yes, unfortunately); of which he noticed and brought a bottle of his own 八仙果 obtained from a Chinese Physician for me.
4) We had initially engaged his services for only 7D. However, as my parents had difficulties walking long distance, I decided to engage his services for the last 2 days of my Taipei tour. Wasnt holding much hopes as he is based in Taichung, and it doesn't make economic sense for him to drive up to Taipei for a mere 2 days trip). However, he actually agreed to do us the favor and did not even charge us extra for making him travel to and fro Taichung.
What is so commendable about him is that he is a honest, attentive and observant driver. In my opinion, he felt more like a grandfather/father rather than a driver. Its just so comfortable with him around us and we can just joked around. I can just go on and on about the list of things as to why I think he is great - but you really have got to experience it to understand why he stands out. I can't say for the other drivers as I have only engaged him for my previous trip but he is definitely my only choice going forward. Not getting anything out from this but just felt that he deserves to be recommended for the quality services rendered. Someone whom I will strongly vouched for.
You can PM me for his contact details if you are keen to know more.
