Man Arrested In Chinatown After Allegedly Chasing Taxi Driver Around Vehicle
A 62-year-old man was arrested after an altercation involving a taxi driver broke out in Chinatown, with videos of the incident circulating widely on social media platforms.
According to the Singapore Police Force, officers received a call for assistance along Upper Cross Street at around 5:50pm on May 11.
The man was subsequently arrested for drunkenness in public places. Police also said he is being investigated for alleged mischief offences linked to damage caused during the confrontation.
No injuries were reported, and investigations are currently ongoing.
The incident quickly gained traction online after footage uploaded to TikTok showed a heated dispute between the elderly man and a taxi driver in Chinatown.
Viral Video Shows Man Chasing Driver Around Taxi
@gordonramli Spotted earlier this afternoon at Singapore’s Chinatown, OG taxi stand. No idea what happened before unc starting whacking the taxi. TransCab SHC5851S
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In the video shared online by TikTok user @gordonramli, the man, dressed in a blue shirt, was seen standing beside a red taxi operated by Trans-Cab.
The uploader stated they were unsure what had happened before the confrontation escalated.
The footage allegedly showed the man hitting parts of the taxi’s interior before pursuing the driver, who was wearing an orange shirt, around the vehicle. At several moments during the confrontation, both men appeared to hold up their mobile phones, seemingly recording each other.
The most dramatic moment occurred when the man allegedly kicked the taxi’s side-view mirror, causing it to break and hang from the side of the vehicle.
The incident drew strong reactions online, with many Singaporeans expressing concern over aggressive behaviour in public spaces, especially in busy tourist and transport areas such as Chinatown.
Taxi Suffers Multiple Damages During Incident
According to reports by local media, Trans-Cab confirmed that the driver had filed an internal report with the company following the altercation.
The taxi operator said it is currently supporting the driver and assisting with follow-up procedures related to the incident.
Apart from the damaged side-view mirror, the company reportedly said the taxi also suffered damage to its mobile data terminal and gear stick. Scratches and dents were also found on the bonnet of the vehicle.
Trans-Cab added that the driver was physically unharmed and currently doing fine.
The company emphasised that the safety and well-being of both drivers and passengers remain a priority, and said it would continue cooperating fully with the authorities as investigations continue.
The incident has once again highlighted concerns surrounding public drunkenness and disruptive behaviour in Singapore’s busy city districts, where confrontations captured on social media can quickly attract national attention.