Gojek has suspended a driver in Singapore after a passenger recorded him making lewd and sexually charged remarks during a ride [1].
The incident raises concerns regarding passenger safety and the effectiveness of driver vetting across multiple ride-hailing platforms in the region.
The passenger, identified as @huatyousay and aged 26 [3], reported that the driver made inappropriate comments during the trip. According to reports, the driver suggested, "We can do a threesome" [2]. The passenger recorded the interaction, which later led to the driver's suspension [1].
Gojek responded to the reports by removing the driver from the platform. A Gojek spokesperson said, "We have suspended the driver and will take appropriate action based on the outcome of our investigation" [1].
The passenger expressed a mix of relief and lingering anxiety following the company's decision. "I was relieved the driver was suspended, but I'm concerned he might be on other ride‑hailing apps," @huatyousay said [1].
The company stated that the driver's behavior violated its conduct policy. The investigation is currently ongoing to determine the final disciplinary action, which could include a permanent ban from the platform [1, 2].
This case highlights a recurring vulnerability in the gig economy where drivers may maintain active accounts on competing apps even after being fired by one service. Because platforms generally do not share driver blacklists, a suspended operator can potentially continue providing rides through a different provider.
“"We can do a threesome"”
This incident underscores a systemic gap in the ride-hailing industry's safety protocols. While individual companies like Gojek can suspend drivers for policy violations, the lack of a centralized regulatory database for driver conduct in Singapore means a banned driver may still have access to passengers via other platforms.
