A video was previously shared online showing an altercation between a visibly agitated Grabfood rider and another man, with the rider attacking the latter and swinging punches at the man.
However, another video has since emerged showing another POV of the incident, revealing how the altercation arose.
Not happy about pedestrian using phone while walking
The entire incident took place along Yishun Avenue 2 on 13 July at about 5.16pm when the Grabfood rider was on his PMA as he maneuvered through a walkway.
He was seen in the video screaming at a pedestrian using their phone while walking, shouting at them to move out of the way.
The pedestrian’s actions triggered the initial argument. However the video footage did not capture the pedestrian’s response to the PMA rider’s concerns.
It is unclear what exactly happened as an elderly woman was also seen in the video, appearing to be trying to intervene as the cameraman filmed the rider and told him to wait for the police.
As the PMA rider attempted to leave the scene, the male passerby, who was recording the incident, stepped in and blocked his path. He asserted that the PMA rider should wait for the police to arrive and address the situation properly.
Despite the male passerby’s attempt to mediate, the situation quickly turned volatile. The PMA rider accused the passerby of damaging his vehicle and demanded compensation.
The rider was seen in the video shouting at the man “WHY YOU KICK MY CAR FOR WHAT! I ASK YOU! WHY YOU KICK MY CAR!” Referring to his PMA as his “car”.
He dismounted from his mobility aid and advanced aggressively towards the passerby, throwing punches after punches at the man.
Throughout the confrontation, the male passerby remained steadfast in documenting the incident.
The authorities were made aware of the incident, and a report was filed with the police and police investigations into the incident are currently underway.