SINGAPORE: What started as a messy night out ended with a viral explosion—and not just from a vomit expulsion. A drunk woman threw up inside a private hire vehicle (PHV) and then refused to pay for the cleaning.
In the now-deleted TikTok video, resurrected by the Beh Chia Lor – Singapore Road Facebook Page, the woman—clearly intoxicated—was seen stumbling out of the car with the help of a man believed to be her husband. Trying to douse the flames, the man offered the driver S$30 as compensation, but the driver wasn’t having it, saying that the cleaning would cost him far more. “S$30 is not enough. Need at least S$100,” he insisted.
The commotion was then caught on camera by the frustrated driver and has since gone viral, racking up over 1 million views and sparking fiery reactions online. What really turned heads—and stomachs—was the woman’s verbal assault more than her tummy contents. In the heated exchange, she was heard shouting vulgarities at the driver, including the infamous Hokkien slur, “chao ch*e b*i,” and asking the driver to “f**k off!”
The woman, slurring and swaying, cut off her husband mid-negotiation, declaring, “I’ll handle this.” She then asked the driver which ride-hailing platform he drove for, and said she would only pay once he provided an answer. When he refused, she threatened to call the police—an offer the driver gladly accepted.
Adding insult with her bodily fluid, the driver’s neighbour—who originally posted the video on TikTok @thuyuan1—claimed that the woman had vomited all over the seat and floor mat, and due to heavy rain, the car wash was closed, so the driver reportedly spent three hours cleaning the mess himself. “No compensation was given,” the neighbour claimed.
The driver is said to work for TADA, whose website states drivers can claim up to S$70 for such incidents.
However, in this case, it seems that nothing was claimed—except for public outrage.
In response to Mothership, TADA stated that it was aware of the case and was investigating, saying, “We take such incidents seriously and work to ensure a fair and transparent resolution for everyone involved.”
TADA added that the driver’s account was temporarily suspended during the review. They advised drivers to take photos of any mess, hire a professional cleaning service, and submit a receipt for reimbursement.
Singaporeans were divided. Some thought the driver was asking too much, while others pointed out that vomit clean-up services typically cost S$150 to S$180.
Whichever side you’re on, one thing is for sure: Drunken rides and rude words don’t mix well with PHV etiquette—or upholstery.
