'Is it safe for passengers?' PHV driver spends 24 hours on road, earns $750, raises concern
A private-hire vehicle (PHV) driver claimed he earned more than $750 by driving for 24 straight hours, causing concern that he might have compromised his passengers' safety.
Stomp contributor Jovis alerted Stomp to a Facebook post shared by the driver on May 12, which included a screenshot of his earnings.
«Okay, this is the result of my 24-hour non-stop driving challenge,» said the driver.
He had earned a total of $753.47.
«Hmmm, I'm personally kind of disappointed with the result but nonetheless, I did my best.»
After seeing the post, the Stomp contributor said: «Apparently, PHV drivers are doing well. In a single day, a driver could earn up to $700?
»But more importantly, is it safe for passengers to be driven by someone who has been on the road driving non-stop for long hours? Such a selfish act that might lead to some sort of accident due to fatigue."
In November 2023, a contest to see who earn the most in 24 hours resulted in a Gojek driver being on the road for 22 straight hours to earn $1,017. This drew flak from netizens who said it put drivers, passengers and other road users at risk.