Previously there are no traffic marshals except on festive occasions. Some boatmen took advantage of this by picking and choosing their fares. They would take passengers with bicycles who has to pay extra for their bikes. They also take larger groups ahead of those waiting before them.
In event if there is no marshal around, take control of the situation by forming a queue instead of milling around.
If it is getting late and there are still no joining passengers, pay extra so you can leave immediately. The boatman will oblige as long he gets his full $30 or $2.50 from each 12 passengers. Do the math and pay him the difference. If there are 6 of you ask everyone if they agree to to pay $5.00 instead.
Update: 26 Jan 2008. First day of Chinese New Year. The queue was so long it stretches for 80 metres until it finally cleared at 9pm. We decided to camp overnight instead.
Update: 8 Aug 2010. The traffic marshals done a great job. Despite the large crowds enjoying National day long weekend, queues lines moved smoothly along.
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