GrabHitch/RYDE-car pooling services

[Shorty]

Yeah sia. The driver also arsehole. Tink he giving ppl a hitch he has the right over them.

[Jumpmanz]

small matters make it big.

the driver registered a merc

[Shibadog]

why hitch or pool a grab/uber when there is not much regulations on this group?

 

 

do we really need/want govt to regulate every interaction between persons?

[Jman888]

 

AVA to investigate case of GrabHitch passenger bitten by driver's dog

SINGAPORE

Wednesday, Dec 28, 2016

 

Photo: Facebook/Rushdan Eilyaas

 

SINGAPORE - The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) will investigate an alleged dog-biting incident involving a passenger who used the GrabHitch service in the early hours of Sunday (Dec 25).

 

University student Rushdan Eilyaas, 24, in a Facebook post on Monday, claimed that the driver's chihuahua bit him on the right arm at the end of his ride from VivoCity to Bukit Batok.

 

The lengthy post - which also outlined several other grievances he had with the male driver, including how the latter was rude and had shown up in a different car from what was indicated in Mr Rushdan's GrabHitch booking - went viral, chalking up over 3,000 shares.

 

It also garnered more than 700 comments, with several users sharing similar negative experiences they had with the driver and his dog.

 

Mr Rushdan, who uploaded photos of the dog bite on Facebook, said he had incurred $117.40 in medical bills, including charges for a tetanus shot and antibiotics.

 

Speaking to The Straits Times, Mr Rushdan said he had decided to write about his experience on social media so as to warn other people of the driver's behaviour, which he described as "appalling".

 

GrabHitch, unlike GrabCar or GrabTaxi, is not a commercial platform for drivers to pick up passengers. The carpooling service matches a passenger with a private car owner going the same way at the same time.

 

Passengers pay the drivers a basic fare that cover their petrol costs for the ride.

 

A Grab spokesman said in a statement on Tuesday evening that it will be reimbursing Mr Rushdan his trip fare and medical bills as a "gesture of goodwill". It has also suspended the driver in question for violation of its code of conduct, as he had used a car that was not registered on the Grab platform.

 

"The GrabHitch team takes a very strong stand on user experience and believes in building a community of drivers and passengers who believe in our community guidelines," the spokesman said.

 

The spokesman added that Grab does not restrict GrabHitch drivers from bringing their certified pets on board their own vehicles, although it "strongly" encourages them to inform their passengers beforehand.

 

"Likewise, passengers who plan to travel with their pets should also inform their GrabHitch drivers ahead of time. Both GrabHitch drivers and passengers have full rights to decline a ride should they feel uncomfortable with it... we hope that all Grab drivers and passengers treat each other with mutual respect - and are sensitive to various preferences - so that everyone enjoys the best ride experience."

 

In response to queries, AVA said it had received feedback from Mr Rushdan and would be investigating the incident.

 

 

 

 

do we really need/want govt to regulate every interaction between persons?

 

 

there are basic rules that the service provider/user need to know. 

[Shibadog]

 

there are basic rules that the service provider/user need to know. 

 

 

 

agreed, and in this case, clearly the driver had some issues. He has since been suspended by Grab pending the outcome of an internal investigation.

 

 

how many of us have hitched a ride (non-commercial, no fee, no strings attached) before?

 

I have, both as a passenger (in NZ). and as a driver (in NZ as well as in Cameron highlands).

 

Don't need Govt to regulate so much. Driver and passenger both need to have common sense. If either party lack common sense, then I think hitching a ride is one of the smaller issues they will encounter.

[Jman888]

agreed, and in this case, clearly the driver had some issues. He has since been suspended by Grab pending the outcome of an internal investigation.

 

 

how many of us have hitched a ride (non-commercial, no fee, no strings attached) before?

 

I have, both as a passenger (in NZ). and as a driver (in NZ as well as in Cameron highlands).

 

Don't need Govt to regulate so much. Driver and passenger both need to have common sense. If either party lack common sense, then I think hitching a ride is one of the smaller issues they will encounter.

 

 

by calling it Grabhitch and need to register is already some kind of regulation cos hitching is illegal and unnecessary in a small island.

 

me and my friends hitched or been hitched (sound funny) many time in oz, because the country is big hence the expectation is low and not to mentioned come with some level of risks. Unlike here where driver have rules and user also have expectation, if not both have ocd on certain things.

[Club21z]

I saw the hitch driver profile pic look like ah beng dye gold hair and tattoo whole arm. Book already sure intimated by it already, bo Bian cheapo rider take risk then fair enuff loh.

[Othello]

why hitch or pool a grab/uber when there is not much regulations on this group?

 

cos most of the hitchers are kiam kana 

by calling it Grabhitch and need to register is already some kind of regulation cos hitching is illegal and unnecessary in a small island.

 

me and my friends hitched or been hitched (sound funny) many time in oz, because the country is big hence the expectation is low and not to mentioned come with some level of risks. Unlike here where driver have rules and user also have expectation, if not both have ocd on certain things.

 

garment says car-lite mah 

 

aiyah, its just a small issue lah. Almost a non-issue actually. The issue of pets always bugs people, I also dunno whether they are allowed in F&B places generally. 

[Club21z]

Yesterday one rider actually told me got one ah beng drive merc and do full time grabhitch by stacking, of cos one day sure more than 2 rides one. Not bad leh ah beng can drive big car do full time and sian char bo also, better than FT grab/uber.

[Mkl22]

Yesterday one rider actually told me got one ah beng drive merc and do full time grabhitch by stacking, of cos one day sure more than 2 rides one. Not bad leh ah beng can drive big car do full time and sian char bo also, better than FT grab/uber.

 

can earn meh. the wear and tear on the merc will also be high. in the end the extra money earn will be used to cover repairs.

[Passion]

can earn meh. the wear and tear on the merc will also be high. in the end the extra money earn will be used to cover repairs.

can buy merc sure can cover. only question is the source for maintenance, where is it from? Definitely not from driving hitch.

[Bravotiger]

Just started grabhitch yesterday. Any other things I need to take note off?

[Club21z]

can earn meh. the wear and tear on the merc will also be high. in the end the extra money earn will be used to cover repairs.

Tiagong the ah beng has business also so he very free cos workers help him run business. Again all tiagong so he big cannon or not I dunno lah. LOL

 

Ah beng got car drive got charbo sian got hoon ki sio can already. $100 in $100 out yolo.

Edited December 29, 2016 by Club21z

[Kusje]

by calling it Grabhitch and need to register is already some kind of regulation cos hitching is illegal and unnecessary in a small island.

 

me and my friends hitched or been hitched (sound funny) many time in oz, because the country is big hence the expectation is low and not to mentioned come with some level of risks. Unlike here where driver have rules and user also have expectation, if not both have ocd on certain things.

 

Really meh?

[Bravotiger]

Did any experience before passanger didn't turn up, and what you can do?

[Zxcvb]

Did any experience before passanger didn't turn up, and what you can do?

Always SMS or call before heading to pick up point. This is a MUST.

[Bravotiger]

That passager took 20 mins to reply msg, I told she putting aeroplane.

[Kurty]

any car owners using ryde?

 

what's your feel?

I feel kinda pathetic.. when I see prices like from Singapore to KLCC, RM60..

customers quoting ridiculous prices..