A netizen who is presumably a doctor, shared how she was rushing to her clinic in the morning and booked a ride via Gojek.
Upon learning about her working at a clinic, the driver dropped her off on the main road and told her that he was “uncomfortable driving (her)”.
Here is the story:
“I was rushing to my work place in morning and booked a Gocar.
When the driver arrived and picked me up he started talking to me and asked me casually if I m working in Paragon and I replied yes. Then he asked me if I work in a clinic and my reply was yes.
And he suddenly stopped the car just outside on the main road and asked me to get off the car as he said he was not comfortable driving me.
I was in utter disbelief so I asked him if he really meant it and he said yes… he has kids at home and he would not want to drive me.
I was shocked but still respecting his wish I got off the car feeling bad how doctors are being disrespected when they are actually serving the society.
As the trip had already started he was unable to cancel it so he asked me to cancel the trip.
Obviously, I was also not going to be able to do so once the ride had started… this would result in his financial loss as he can neither charge me nor cancel.
So then he changed his mind and asked me to sit in his car again. I was quite hurt and did not want to travel in his car anymore.
He told me I can COMPLAINT SINGAPORE to Gojek Singapore if I want.
I did sent mail to @Gojek but have not heard back from them yet except the automatic response that they would give me some small free voucher..
I m totally disheartened and saddened by such rude and selfish behavior from driver and Gojek
Such discrimination against doctors and other medical staff is totally unacceptable. A soldier fighting on front war for our safety needs more love and respect and affection.
At this time medical staff are soldiers dressed in white and risking their own as well as their family’s life to perform their duty and protect society.
They need extra love and respect and not such dealings at any cost. Do u agree?”
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