A man took to Threads on Tuesday (14 July) claiming that a delivery rider in Malacca, Malaysia, asks motorists for fuel money.
Following the post, many others in the comments claimed that they had encountered the same delivery rider, who also asked them for money to refuel.
It is also believed that the rider works with GrabFood.
In his post, the Original Poster (OP) warned people from Malacca about the rider, who allegedly knocks on car windows asking for money, claiming his fuel is running out.
On Tuesday, at around 11.30am, he encountered the rider and saw him about to approach a car, but did not follow through when the OP honked at him.
Source: @amirshafiq94 on Threads
Photos and a video uploaded by the OP showed that the delivery rider’s motorcycle was equipped with the GrabFood thermal delivery bag.
Several netizens came forward, claiming the rider had also asked them for money, following the OP’s post.
One said the rider went from one car to another doing this.
Translation: After that, he went to my car. I thought he was going to say the door is not tight or something, he just wants money, we’re shocked
Source: Threads
Another also claimed that when they told the rider they did not have cash, he had a QR code ready for an online transfer.
Translation: He once asked for RM10 to pour oil, I didn’t have any cash, then he said “I’ll give you a QR” you’re so quick-witted, you want to give me a QR
Source: Threads
Meanwhile, one netizen also alleged that the rider is their neighbour, and said he uses the money to gamble at an illegal slot machine.
Translation: My neighbour, he’s asking for money, not to fill up with gas, he’s here to play his illegal slot machine. He lives in [address redacted].
Source: Threads
Grab Malaysia has responded to the OP in the comments of his post, apologising for the incident
“We understand that situations like this can cause discomfort and anxiety,” they wrote.
They also thanked the OP for sharing about the incident, adding: “We have taken note of your complaint and will review it with the relevant team for further action.”
Translation: Hi [OP], we sincerely apologise for the experience you had. We understand that situations like this can cause discomfort and anxiety. Thank you for sharing this with us. We have noted your complaint and will review it with the relevant team for further action.
Source: Threads
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Featured image adapted from @amirshafiq94 on Threads.