{
  "id": 4994473,
  "title": "Woman left shaken after finding creepy mask inside ride-hailing car",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/woman-left-shaken-after-finding-creepy-mask-inside-ride-hailing-car",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T02:22:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Khaosod English",
    "slug": "khaosod-english",
    "url": "https://www.khaosodenglish.com/life/2026/09/02/woman-left-shaken-after-finding-creepy-mask-inside-ride-hailing-car/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A woman has shared a distressing encounter after taking a ride through a popular ride-hailing service, expressing her concern for passenger safety after discovering what appeared to be a disturbing human-face mask inside the vehicle. The woman captured images of the car and detailed her experience on Facebook, recounting her shock and fear upon spotting an object resembling a ghost mask near the front seat. She noted that she had no choice but to accept the ride, despite feeling uneasy. She expressed her frustration with the ride-hailing app's customer service, feeling that her concerns were not adequately addressed. The woman concluded her post by stating she felt \"sad\" about the incident. The photos shared displayed a creepy human-face mask hanging behind the driver's seat and a sign with text. Another photo revealed the car parked by the roadside, with its rear bumper removed. The post garnered significant attention on social media, with many users questioning the appropriateness of the equipment and raising concerns about safety for women and children traveling alone at night.",
  "summary": "A woman has shared a disturbing experience after booking a ride through a popular ride-hailing app, saying she was forced to stare at what appeared to be a creepy human-face mask inside the vehicle and became concerned about passenger safety, particularly at night. The woman posted photos of the vehicle and recounted her experience on […] The post Woman left shaken after finding creepy mask…",
  "key_points": [
    "Woman discovered creepy human-face mask in ride-hailing car.",
    "She posted distressing encounter on Facebook, expressing fear.",
    "Concerns raised about passenger safety and ride-hailing app response."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The incident highlights a lapse in passenger safety protocols, suggesting ride-hailing services and their customer service teams need to be more responsive to and proactive about addressing rider concerns.",
  "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."
}