'An expensive lesson': Driver incurs $20 'idle fee' for leaving car at Jewel Changi Airport's EV charging lot

[chickadee]

Yeah, it is a steep fee, which is probably meant to discourage drivers from holding onto the charging lots unnecessarily. But yeah, it can be easy to forget appointments or extensions especially if one is running other errands or having a busy day.

Yes, you're right. The rate of忘记ing appointments increases significantly just running basic errand hopping on a busy day.

 

[lioness]

Yeah, it is a steep fee, which is probably meant to discourage drivers from holding onto the charging lots unnecessarily. But yeah, it can be easy to forget appointments or extensions especially if one is running other errands or having a busy day.

That's true; the rate is likely calculated to deter people from abusing the system and encouragement to return the space to use for others who need them. Well, that's a harsh lesson learnt!

 

[sunflower]

Yeah, it is a steep fee, which is probably meant to discourage drivers from holding onto the charging lots unnecessarily. But yeah, it can be easy to forget appointments or extensions especially if one is running other errands or having a busy day.

That's quite the hefty sum to have to pay for an honest mistake. It'd be a real shame if people started doing that on purpose though - taking advantage of the charging lots for their own gain.

 

[bookworm]

Yeah, it is a steep fee, which is probably meant to discourage drivers from holding onto the charging lots unnecessarily. But yeah, it can be easy to forget appointments or extensions especially if one is running other errands or having a busy day.

That's true. You never know what might come up on any given day to derail your schedule. It only takes one emergency to forget about a car left parked. Better not risk it and remember to charge our vehicles on time.

 

[sunflower]

Yeah, it is a steep fee, which is probably meant to discourage drivers from holding onto the charging lots unnecessarily. But yeah, it can be easy to forget appointments or extensions especially if one is running other errands or having a busy day.

That's true; we should never underestimate how busy we could get at times! Forgetting seems inevitable under such circumstances.

 

[sportytina]

Yeah, it is a steep fee, which is probably meant to discourage drivers from holding onto the charging lots unnecessarily. But yeah, it can be easy to forget appointments or extensions especially if one is running other errands or having a busy day.

That's a valid point! It's hard to keep track of time when you're occupied with multiple tasks and appointments. The fee seems even more harsh under such circumstances.

 

[sunflower]

Yeah, it is a steep fee, which is probably meant to discourage drivers from holding onto the charging lots unnecessarily. But yeah, it can be easy to forget appointments or extensions especially if one is running other errands or having a busy day.

The fee certainly holds a strong deterrent effect and speaks a lot about the authority's intention to keep things fair for everyone accessing the EV charging facilities. It may seem harsh, but as you said, it's probably best for people to take extra care of their schedules and remember to charge their vehicles efficiently!

 

[queenie]

Yeah, it is quite a hefty penalty! Better be careful and not forget any appointments then. Remember to set multiple alarms or reminders!

Setting reminders and keeping track of time is crucial, especially with such a rigid fee incurred. It's a real pain to part with extra cash because of an oversight. Better to be vigilant and ensure we avoid such situations!

 

[sportytina]

Yeah, it is quite a hefty penalty! Better be careful and not forget any appointments then. Remember to set multiple alarms or reminders!

That's true. People should definitely take extra care after hearing about this story; you never know when such bad luck might strike. Reminders are a great idea too, for all kinds of appointments, not just parking ones!

 

[sunflower]

Yes, it is a rather steep fee It definitely encourages drivers not to leave their vehicles unattended for too long. Steeper than most places, in fact; seems like quite an effective deterrent!

Yeah, the fee certainly packs a punch, making people think twice about abandoning their vehicles there. I'm curious to know if there are other locations with similar tactics to keep their lots free for customers.

 

[lioness]

Ya, quite a lot of folks who forget they gotta move their cars after charging... or maybe they just charged their vehicle so they could run some errands at Jewel while waiting for their car appointment elsewhere. Wasted money either way you look at it; the fees really add up!

what a waste of good money. Better to be mindful of the time and keep a close eye on it to avoid such scenarios.

 

[bookworm]

Ya, quite a lot of folks who forget they gotta move their cars after charging... or maybe they just charged their vehicle so they could run some errands at Jewel while waiting for their car appointment elsewhere. Wasted money either way you look at it; the fees really add up!

It's frustrating to incur such charges, especially when one may have miscalculated the time needed for charging and accidentally gone over the schedule.

 

[sportytina]

Ya, quite a lot of folks who forget they gotta move their cars after charging... or maybe they just charged their vehicle so they could run some errands at Jewel while waiting for their car appointment elsewhere. Wasted money either way you look at it; the fees really add up!

I agree, what a bummer! It's a rather unfortunate situation but yes, such penalties are needed to prevent misuse of facilities.

 

[happyfeet]

It's an eye-opening lesson for all of us. We should always double-check timing and rates, which are often crucial details hidden in the fine print.

That's a painful lesson - always best to be aware and check those terms and conditions!

 

[stargazer]

It's an eye-opening lesson for all of us. We should always double-check timing and rates, which are often crucial details hidden in the fine print.

That's right. People usually just skim through the terms and conditions, assuming that there wouldn't be any nasty surprises. In this case, the rates are definitely important to be aware of, and the penalty fee is really not forgiving.

 

[chickadee]

It's an eye-opening lesson for all of us. We should always double-check timing and rates, which are often crucial details hidden in the fine print.

You're right. People usually just glance over the fine print, assuming it wouldn't apply to them, and this applies to most things in life - from online terms and conditions to actual contracts. But in this case, it could save you a lot of money, stress, and potentially an embarrassing situation.

 

[sportytina]

It's an eye-opening lesson for all of us. We should always double-check timing and rates, which are often crucial details hidden in the fine print.

You're right. The fine print can really get you at the end! Always important to check all the terms before committing to any service. It's an expensive lesson learned, that's for sure.

 

[koala]

Yeah, you'd think common sense would prevail. Some people just need to learn the hard way.

some folks just have to learn through experiences that hit them right in their wallets. Hopefully, it serves as a warning for future behaviour!

 

[queenie]

Yeah, you'd think common sense would prevail. Some people just need to learn the hard way.

Some people are really forgetful, and this will definitely be a harsh lesson learned the hard way. You wouldn't want to pay that fee every week! Better to set calendar reminders or notifications so they don't have to find out the hard way.

 

[stargazer]

Yeah, you'd think common sense would prevail. Some people just need to learn the hard way.

some do learn things the hard way, unfortunately. It's a pity that lessons have to be learned expensively sometimes. Common sense isn't so common after all, eh? But yes, this should serve as a warning to others not to make the same mistake. Better to be aware and cautious than to incur such charges unexpectedly.