{
  "id": 17538899,
  "title": "‘I felt like I was in a horror movie’: Woman’s late-night Grab Singapore ride takes terrifying turn",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/i-felt-like-i-was-in-a-horror-movie-womans-late-night-grab-singapore",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-01T05:24:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/singapore/2026/11/01/i-felt-like-i-was-in-a-horror-movie-womans-late-night-grab-singapore-ride-takes-terrifying-turn/241560"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Singapore, November 1 — A woman’s late-night Grab ride took an unexpected and terrifying turn after her driver allegedly claimed road closures prevented him from reaching her destination, and dropped her off at a deserted bus stop. Rose Ann, who shared her experience on social media, recounted a 26-minute journey that stretched far beyond its expected duration, leaving her fearing for her safety. After a male friend booked the ride from Circuit Road to Yishun on a Saturday night, the driver arrived around 12:50 am. Initially, the experience was friendly, with the driver engaging in conversation and offering to open the windows. However, when the driver mentioned that Lentor Avenue, a part of their route, was closed, they set off on an alternative path filled with road closures. By 1:30 am, they were near SBS Transit’s premises in Yio Chu Kang, while the friend who booked the ride noticed the vehicle was traveling in the wrong direction and alerted her. Upon questioning the driver, Rose Ann realized he was heading towards Mandai instead of her intended destination in Yishun. He allegedly turned the vehicle around and dropped her off at a quiet, empty bus stop, causing her to feel like she was in a horror movie. The driver then offered to continue the journey for an additional fee, but Rose Ann declined, stating she wanted to reach her destination safely. Her friend had also reported the incident to Grab, who subsequently contacted the driver, but Rose Ann said he refused to answer their calls. Once she arrived at her Yishun apartment, she asked the driver to drop her off at the entrance rather than the deserted bus stop. A Grab spokesman stated that the company is aware of the incident and is currently investigating the matter, emphasizing their commitment to providing safe and reliable rides for all passengers.",
  "summary": "SINGAPORE, Nov 1 — A woman’s late-night ride home took an unexpected turn after her private-hire driver alle...",
  "key_points": [
    "Woman's Grab ride in Singapore turned terrifying late Saturday night.",
    "Driver claimed road closures prevented reaching destination, dropped off at deserted bus stop.",
    "Grab spokesman confirmed investigation into incident, prioritizing passenger safety."
  ],
  "editors_take": "This incident highlights the vulnerability of late-night passengers to driver misconduct and underscores the urgent need for ride-hailing platforms to enforce stricter safety protocols and accountability.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}