TAXI DRIVER DRIVES OFF WITH PASSENGER’S CHILD STILL INSIDE, FATHER & CHILD FALLS TO THE GROUND

In the bustling streets of Orchard Road, a seemingly routine drop-off at 313@somerset turned into a harrowing experience when a taxi driver moved off with a child still in the back seat and the adjacent door wide open. The fear that passengers often harbor—of a vehicle departing before they can safely alight—took a distressing turn.

The Incident Unfolds

Caught on camera and shared by SG Road Vigilante – SGRV, the incident unfolded at about 11.47 am on December 17th. A blue ComfortDelGro taxi, having just dropped off a group of passengers, became the center of attention as a young woman in white retrieved belongings from the trunk.

In a shocking turn of events, the driver seemed oblivious to the open door and the child left behind. Instead of immediately addressing the situation, the driver waited inside the car without getting out to check on the stricken passengers, before casually driving away from the scene when the coast was clear.

Details of the Scene

The drop-off point at 313@somerset witnessed a sequence of actions: a young woman handling her belongings, an uncle moving towards the open back door to retrieve a child, and an older woman taking her time with items before closing the back door.

As the vehicle began to pull away, the uncle, realizing the danger, reached in to grab the child. In an unfortunate twist, both the uncle and the child ended up tumbling to the ground.

What’s more surprising is the lack of any immediate response from the driver. Despite witnessing the tumble, the driver did not alight to check on the passengers but simply watched as the younger woman picked up the child and walked away.

Fortunately, two other passengers rushed in to assist, with the younger woman took charge, ensuring the child’s safety and leaving the man pointing a finger at the indifferent taxi driver.

Public Outcry

Unsurprisingly, the incident sparked a wave of reactions on social media, particularly on the SG Road Vigilante – SGRV page. Comments poured in expressing shock, concern, and criticism of the driver’s actions.