{"id":31906,"date":"2026-02-26T20:45:37","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T12:45:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=31906"},"modified":"2026-02-26T20:45:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T12:45:37","slug":"man-hurls-vulgarities-flashes-middle-finger-and-punches-private-hire-car-over-12-80-fare-in-punggol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=31906","title":{"rendered":"Man hurls vulgarities, flashes middle finger and punches private-hire car over $12.80 fare in Punggol"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<p class=\"font-secondary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">A passenger was caught on video hurling vulgarities and hitting a private-hire car after being asked to pay for a trip in Punggol on Feb 2.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-secondary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">Stomper <span><b>Anonymous <\/b><\/span>shared dashcam footage of the incident, which he said happened to his friend at Block 315B Punggol Central at about 6.44am.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-secondary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">The Stomper, who previously worked as a private-hire driver for three years, remains in a drivers&#8217; group chat where the video was shared.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-secondary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">According to him, his friend had picked up a man and a woman from the Sumang Walk area for a short trip. The fare was $12.80 and was to be paid in cash.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-secondary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">&#8220;When my friend arrived at the destination, he asked nicely for the fare as it was a cash payment order,&#8221; the Stomper said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-secondary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">He alleged that the male passenger suddenly became aggressive and was believed to be drunk.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-secondary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">In the clip, the driver is heard telling the passengers that the fare had not been paid. A man is heard asking how much it is.<\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"video-container my-lg w-[620px] h-[349px]\" src=\"https:\/\/players.brightcove.net\/4802324446001\/default_default\/index.html?videoId=6389948258112\" title=\"#NoTapis\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-secondary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">After the driver replies that it is $12.80, the man is heard saying: &#8220;You come out, you walk out now, f***ing walk out now and come and talk to me.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-secondary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">It is unclear whether he was addressing the driver or his companion.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-secondary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">The man is then seen standing in front of the vehicle and pointing his middle finger at the driver as the woman attempts to restrain him and calm him down.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-secondary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">Rear camera footage shows the man falling to the ground before throwing punches at the car.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-secondary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">He is later seen arguing with the woman, shoving her and shouting vulgarities. He can be heard repeatedly saying: &#8220;What the f*** I do to you?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-secondary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">Towards the end of the video, the woman is heard apologising to the driver and exchanging contact details so she can PayNow the fare to him.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-secondary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">&#8220;By tomorrow I will confirm pay you, please, really very sorry for all this shit,&#8221; she says.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-secondary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">The Stomper was unable to confirm whether the fare was eventually paid.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-secondary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">He added that his friend had just completed a graveyard shift and was too tired to make a police report, but agreed when he suggested they &#8220;Stomp it&#8221;.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-image-inline mb-md mt-lg flex items-center justify-center\">\n<figure><picture><source media=\"(min-width: 991px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/874719a65c2ee16274997fd11742951d4eb9f2df497c372f2a8943d492596f56\/embed_27.jpg?w=360&amp;f=webp 360w, https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/874719a65c2ee16274997fd11742951d4eb9f2df497c372f2a8943d492596f56\/embed_27.jpg?w=480&amp;f=webp 480w, https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/874719a65c2ee16274997fd11742951d4eb9f2df497c372f2a8943d492596f56\/embed_27.jpg?w=720&amp;f=webp 720w, https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/874719a65c2ee16274997fd11742951d4eb9f2df497c372f2a8943d492596f56\/embed_27.jpg?w=960&amp;f=webp 960w\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 990px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/874719a65c2ee16274997fd11742951d4eb9f2df497c372f2a8943d492596f56\/embed_27.jpg?w=360&amp;f=webp 360w, https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/874719a65c2ee16274997fd11742951d4eb9f2df497c372f2a8943d492596f56\/embed_27.jpg?w=480&amp;f=webp 480w, https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/874719a65c2ee16274997fd11742951d4eb9f2df497c372f2a8943d492596f56\/embed_27.jpg?w=720&amp;f=webp 720w, https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/874719a65c2ee16274997fd11742951d4eb9f2df497c372f2a8943d492596f56\/embed_27.jpg?w=960&amp;f=webp 960w\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 763px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/874719a65c2ee16274997fd11742951d4eb9f2df497c372f2a8943d492596f56\/embed_27.jpg?w=360&amp;f=webp 360w, https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/874719a65c2ee16274997fd11742951d4eb9f2df497c372f2a8943d492596f56\/embed_27.jpg?w=480&amp;f=webp 480w, https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/874719a65c2ee16274997fd11742951d4eb9f2df497c372f2a8943d492596f56\/embed_27.jpg?w=720&amp;f=webp 720w, https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/874719a65c2ee16274997fd11742951d4eb9f2df497c372f2a8943d492596f56\/embed_27.jpg?w=960&amp;f=webp 960w\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mx-auto block max-h-full max-w-full object-contain\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/874719a65c2ee16274997fd11742951d4eb9f2df497c372f2a8943d492596f56\/embed_27.jpg?w=360&amp;f=webp 360w, https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/874719a65c2ee16274997fd11742951d4eb9f2df497c372f2a8943d492596f56\/embed_27.jpg?w=480&amp;f=webp 480w, https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/874719a65c2ee16274997fd11742951d4eb9f2df497c372f2a8943d492596f56\/embed_27.jpg?w=720&amp;f=webp 720w, https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/874719a65c2ee16274997fd11742951d4eb9f2df497c372f2a8943d492596f56\/embed_27.jpg?w=960&amp;f=webp 960w\" alt=\"PHOTOS: STOMP\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/stomp\/874719a65c2ee16274997fd11742951d4eb9f2df497c372f2a8943d492596f56\/embed_27.jpg?w=960&amp;f=webp\"\/><\/picture><figcaption id=\"figcaption\"><span>PHOTOS: STOMP<!-- -->\u00a0<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"font-secondary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">The Stomper said he wanted to share the incident to raise awareness about violence against drivers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-secondary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">&#8220;It&#8217;s unacceptable,&#8221; he said. &#8220;The driver was only asking for the fare, and the passenger asked him out for a fight.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col gap-xl rounded-xl border border-primary-100 mt-xl\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stomp.sg\/assets\/stomp-comment-COLiWNMD.png\" alt=\"Stomp Comment\" class=\"absolute -mt-lg -ml-xs w-[203px] md:w-[255px]\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Have something to say? 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