Ride‑Riot: A Delivery Rider’s Wet Night Out
On November 16, a Grab delivery rider got caught in a relentless downpour, turning an otherwise normal shift into a soggy disaster. “My gear was drenched—shirt, helmet, pants—everything, and the rain from 4 pm to midnight made it feel like a personal flood,” the rider, George Liew, told his Facebook followers the next day.
Why He’s Feeling Drained
- No Rain‑Day Perks: Grab didn’t sweeten the deal with any incentives, even though the weather could have driven traffic to tips.
- Minimal Rewards: After a whole day of trudging through puddles, Liew received a meager $2 tip from a young Malay woman living in an HDB flat on Circuit Road.
- Cold‑Hearted Compliments: Riders from condos and landed homes in Joo Chiat and Geylang sent messages like, “Thank you,” “Safe ride in the rain,” and “Must be tough to ride.” Liew called those remarks “disgusting.”
Mixed Reactions Online
While some netizens opened their hearts, others slammed Liew for what they perceived as entitlement. One comment read, “Nobody owes you a living.” In the end, the rider’s post became a cautionary tale about the thin line between working hard and feeling undervalued.
Tipping? Nobody’s Trying to Strangle You With It
Rumor has it that tipping isn’t mandatory. If you decide to toss a few coins, treat it as a sweet bonus—nothing more, nothing less.
What the Riders Are Saying
- One rider rolled his eyes, saying, “I can’t quite pick up the drift Liew was driving at.” He gently reminded everyone that customers’ve already paid the delivery fee, so they owe nothing more.
Heartfelt Support for Liew
When the tide of opinions settled, someone stepped up with a mix of humor and sincerity. He told Liew in a light‑hearted way, “Buddy, think of your safety as a VIP pass—top priority, no yellow‑card cuts.”
Rain‑kissed Delivery Drama: How One Woman Spilled the Real Deal on Facebook
Picture this: a drizzle had turned into a downpour on Balestier Street, and our heroine, Petrina Ng, was feeling the heat of the day. One of her friends had posted a photo of a delivery rider struggling through the wet, and the shock of that snapshot became a whole story.
What the Photo Revealed
- The rider was drenched, shoes sloshing around, and for a moment the camera captured his “sigh” and a frantic handshake with the weather.
- After the snap, she watched him “resign himself” to the rain, spinning his rider’s bike away, like a captain steering a ship into a storm.
Be Kind, Folks
Petrina turned her powerful platform into a gentle reminder.
“It’s true that they get paid, but the job is far from a walk in the park. The pay isn’t sky‑high, and there’s danger lurking if they’re out racing into the storm,” she wrote. “I was worried for that young man as he rode away.”
She didn’t just leave it at that; she urged her followers to respect and support the riders who keep our cities moving, one soggy gig at a time.
Traveling Tales from Balestier
When you think about it, the city’s pulse is tied to millions of micro‑journeys. Our everyday adventures are powered by these folks, who endure all weather—rain, heat, or whatever the city throws at them.
Final Thought
So next time you order a pizza or a snack, remember the rider who pulls him through the drizzle. A small thank‑you, a joke, or a kind word can make the difference between a rain‑boom and a rainy, happy ride.
