The year is 2001 the Democratic Socialist Republic of Anikatia is no more. The country that was seen to riding the wave of the other Asian miracle economies thanks to a series of long term efforts of market liberalisation. It looked unbeatable with the nation experienced record levels of economic growth. Companies like Maesima became internationally recognised players and in this booming economy reforms to the Anikatian currency, the Anikuro (AKO) making it fully convertible something that would have seemed inconceivable during the era of the of the command economy. However, these reforms to the economic system would have far reaching conquests. Business and political leaders did not realise how fragile the new Anikatian financial system was and it would not be able to handle the potential rapid cross-border movements of hot money.
As a result, when the 1997 Asian financial crisis began the quickly spread from Thailand and eventually the Anikuro was hit by a massive speculative attack in 1999. The prolonged economic crisis has bled the government dry and in the civil unrest ended decades of Socialist rule and brought the country’s economic boom to a grinding halt. While the IMF has finally stepped in to provide help with the new provisional government is bringing austerity measures to bring the economy back. Capitalism and privatisation are said to be the saviours for Anikatia but there is great uncertainty a whole new wave of change is sweeping the country. In the largest and capital city of Antiytia, the new high rises sit empty. The once state owned taxi fleet has been broken up and privatised.
One of these new companies the newly formed AYMKO Taxi Co. (아임코 택시 회사) has received 2,560 formerly state owned taxis for its fleet. The trouble is the majority of these have been left to languish and stagnate by the government. Many are woefully outdated, lacking modern safety equipment and fall well short of modern emission standards. But some are still quite recent and they are simple and easy to service. In an effort to modernise not only the company but the cities image an open tender has been setup with ₳45.09 billion AKO ($40 million USD) budget. While traditionally the country has relied on its strong domestic brands to supply its taxi fleet AYMKO is looking to be different but also in these uncertain times who knows if they will be any Anikatians brands left once the IMF has finished selling away all the states assets.
Now the current fleet of 2,560 vehicles from different periods. The majority are general taxis, sedans with seating for 5 plus cargo with some jumbo taxis that can seat 8 plus cargo and the final lot are some deluxe taxis, sedans used formerly used for chauffeuring high ranking government official around the city. They can seat 4 plus cargo. Now it is up to you how you decide to allocate these funds and if you decide to replace the whole fleet, the oldest models, focus on the luxury market, opt for higher space and quality per vehicle. The choice is yours.
Requirements
- Budget is $40 million with no markup for replacement of all or some of the existing fleet
- Submit a single vehicle design: one trim and engine only (trim must be 2001 but body and engine family can be older)
- Minimum safety 30
- Maximum emissions 300
- Minimum average reliability 70
- Minimum engine reliability 60
- An ad with price is required
- Fuel required 91 RON although 80 RON is also available
- Must adhere to new Government Fuel Consumption Standards
Naming convention
CSR48-Username - Car Name
CSR48-Username - Engine Name
Important Stuff
- This is a taxi so drivability, comfort, safety, and practicality are important. But it is also a fleet vehicle so economy, emission, running costs and insurance will be closely looked at and please be sensible in your choices. The procurement officer Lee Eun-ji will show no mercy and she is notorious for her very firm and uncompromising nature. The majority of the vehicles will be kept outside, despite this looks are important as the vehicle has the represent the company and the city.
Fleet Total: 2,560
General Taxis: 1,100
- 300 AAU 3075 sedans procured in 1977
- 300 Maesima NV-988 sedans procured in 1988
- 100 Daisuma 1078 sedans procured in 1993
- 400 AAU 3097 sedans procured in 1997
Jumbo Taxis: 1,088
- 300 AAU 1095B minivans procured in 1995
- 500 AAU 2082 minivans procured in 1982
- 208 AAU M58 minibus procured in 1972
- 80 Maesima NB-995 minivans procured in 1995
Deluxe Taxis: 372
- 162 DHB Type 3095 procured in 1995
- 160 Maesima NL-992 procured in 1992
- 48 Huadai 3099 procured in 1999
- 2 DHB Type 4000 sedans procured in 2000
Government Fuel Consumption Standards
| Weight | L/100 km |
|---|---|
| <750kg | 7.6 |
| 750-1,000 kg | 8.4 |
| 1,000-1,500kg | 9.4 |
| 1500-2,000kg | 12.0 |
| 2,000-2,500kg | 14.0 |
| >2,500kg | 16.0 |
Deadline
11:59 am August 10, 2017 (GMT+9:30)
Rules have been finalised