In a recent incident in Guangdong province, a woman stirred controversy when she demanded a ride-hailing driver to return her forgotten phone without offering any compensation, according to South China Morning Post.
The incident, captured in an online video, showcases the clash between customer expectations and the driver’s need for fair compensation.
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Ride-hailing services have become an integral part of our daily lives, offering convenience and ease of transportation. However, a recent incident in Guangdong province, China, has brought to light the challenges faced by drivers when customers forget belongings in their vehicles.
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The woman, traveling from Guangzhou to Zhaoqing, realized she left her phone in the car and contacted the driver, insisting on a free return.
The driver said that he had already left the drop off location a “long time ago”, and
The driver, firm in his stance, said that he had already left the location where he dropped her off “a long time ago”, and he requested a 100-yuan fare for the return trip to return her phone because he needs to pay for the petrol and that he wasn’t driving to charity, leading to a heated exchange between the two.
The woman then refused to pay him for the trip to return her phone, saying that it was his “responsibility” to return her phone, which she had left behind in his car due to her own carelessness.
The entire conversation was captured in an online video, providing a glimpse into the dynamics of the interaction and the emotions involved.
Undeterred, the woman maintained that the driver should bear the responsibility of returning her phone without any additional cost.
The driver suggested alternatives, including the woman collecting the phone in person or meeting at a police station for the handover.
Unfazed by the driver’s suggestions, the woman threatened to complain to the ride-hailing platform, met with a calm response from the driver.
Tensions escalated when the woman accused the driver of stealing her phone, leading to further discord.
The driver, remaining composed, proposed going to a police station for the handover, bringing the incident to a resolution.