The rider was left stunned and ended up cancelling the ride.
The missing phone turned out to be lying in the nearby grass all along.
A Starhub spokesperson claimed that this issue is affecting a "small group of customers" but has since been resolved.
Some commenters, however, argued about whether the OP could even be considered an expat.
While Yishun often makes headlines for unusual reasons, this rescue showed a more heartwarming side of the neighbourhood.
Initial investigations revealed that the fire started in a clothing store.
One of the good Samaritans even ended up being slightly late for work.
The chair, which came from a Korean restaurant next door, was gifted to the bar after the incident.
“There’s almost no real break, just different kinds of work,” the OP said.
He alleged to feeling pressured by creditors asking for repayment for his loans.