I am a Grab driver in Singapore, and I make five figures a month by driving without sleep. You might think I am crazy or lying, but I am not. I have been doing this for over a year now, and I have no plans to stop. Here is my story.
I started driving for Grab in 2022, after I lost my job as a sales manager due to the pandemic. I had a wife and kids to support, and I needed a way to earn money fast. I had a car that was eligible for Grab, and I had a valid PDVL. I thought it would be easy to make a living by driving people around.
But I soon realized that it was not as simple as I thought. The competition was fierce, and the demand was low. There were too many drivers and not enough passengers. The fares were low, and the commissions were high. The expenses were high, too. I had to pay for fuel, maintenance, insurance, and rental. I barely made enough to cover my costs, let alone my family’s needs.
I tried to drive more hours, but it was not enough. I tried to drive during peak periods, but it was not enough. I tried to drive in high-demand areas, but it was not enough. I was always chasing after the next booking, hoping to make a decent income. But I was always disappointed.
I was desperate. I had no other skills or qualifications. I had no other options. I had to make this work. So I decided to do something drastic.
I decided to drive without sleep.
I figured that if I could drive 24/7, I could make more money. I could take advantage of the surge pricing, the incentives, and the tips. I could avoid the traffic, the congestion, and the competition. I could maximize my earnings and minimize my expenses. I could achieve my goals and dreams.
So I did it. I drove without sleep. I ignored the warning signs of drowsy driving, such as yawning, blinking, nodding off, and drifting. I ignored the dangers of driving while sleep deprived, such as impaired coordination, reaction time, judgment, and memory. I ignored the risks of falling asleep at the wheel, such as crashing, injuring, or killing myself or others.
I used various methods to keep myself awake, such as drinking coffee, energy drinks, or water, chewing gum, playing loud music, or talking to passengers. I won’t tell you what they were, but they worked. They kept me alert, focused, and energetic. They also made me feel euphoric, confident, and invincible.
I drove without sleep for days, weeks, and months. I drove without sleep for over a year. And I made a lot of money. I made five figures a month by driving without sleep. I was able to pay off my debts, buy a bigger house, send my kids to better schools, and spoil my wife with gifts. I was able to live the life I always wanted. I was happy.
But I also paid a price. I paid a price with my health, my relationships, and my sanity. I suffered from various physical and mental problems, such as headaches, nausea, fatigue, anxiety, depression, and hallucinations. I alienated my family and friends, who were worried about me and tried to help me. I lost my sense of reality and morality, who I was and what I was doing.
I don’t know how long I can keep this up. I don’t know if I want to keep this up. I don’t know if it’s worth it. I don’t know what to do.
But I do know one thing. I am a Grab driver in Singapore, and I make five figures a month by driving without sleep.