There are hazards in every field of work.
The main job hazard for a Uber/Grab and Taxi Driver is facing the risk of abusive riders and fare evaders.
The number of fare evasion cases reported in the past years. Statistics from Public Transport Council
2015 – 240 cases
2014 – 125 cases
2013 – 80 cases
The numbers are on the uptrend and does not include many cases that goes unreported.
There were many cases of verbal/physical abuse on these helpless Drivers reported. Riders who viciously attack drivers when they are intoxicated and
more crafty ones would find ways to evade or review their fares to a minimum.
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