In a world where ride-sharing apps like Grab have become an integral part of our daily lives, passengers often hope for a smooth and uneventful journey.
However, for one woman, her choice of a “quiet ride” turned into an unexpected front-row seat to a heated argument between her Grab driver and another motorist.
A “Quiet Ride” is an option offered by Grab for passengers to “ride in peace” with minimal conversation with the drivers.
The Quiet Ride
Xiao Qian, a regular Grab user, had a penchant for opting for a quiet ride whenever she booked her trips. Her most recent experience with Grab, though, was far from the peaceful journey she anticipated.
As her ride commenced, everything seemed to be going smoothly until her driver failed to halt at a designated spot. This minor mishap led to an almost collision with another vehicle, prompting the other driver to respond with a resounding honk.
Xiao Qian, understanding that her driver had neglected to check his blind spots, initially dismissed it as a mere oversight.
To her surprise, her driver decided to stop the car right in the middle of the road. He rolled down his window and initiated an intense verbal exchange with the other driver.
They were screaming and shouting at each other, and the situation quickly escalated. The other driver accused the Grab driver of using his high beam at him.
Alighted from car to confront other driver
The situation took a turn for the worse when Xiao Qian’s driver got out of the car to confront the other driver directly.
This confrontation took a more aggressive tone as he began “challenging” the other driver. Realizing the gravity of the situation, Xiao Qian decided to start recording the incident.
In a video later shared on TikTok, the two drivers were captured hurling vulgarities at each other. The other driver, agitated, questioned the Grab driver’s knowledge of road rules, asking him if he knows the difference between “big roads and small roads”.
Throughout the entire altercation, Xiao Qian remained inside the car. She stayed composed and silent, recording the unfolding events on her device. Her primary concern was her safety, and she felt that recording the incident was a necessary precaution should the confrontation take a physical turn.
When the Grab driver finally returned to the car, Xiao Qian was visibly shaken by the incident. She expected the driver to address the situation or at least offer some words of reassurance.
However, to her astonishment, the driver continued the ride without uttering a single word, fulfilling the “quiet ride” that she had opted for.
@geiwosushi quiet ride indeed….. 🥹
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