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Viral driver accused of lasciviousness cleared, reinstated
Viral driver accused of lasciviousness cleared, reinstated
A driver of ride-hailing app Grab Philippines has been cleared and reinstated after the company found no conclusive evidence that he was engaged in a sexual act during a trip.
A driver of ride-hailing app Grab Philippines has been cleared and reinstated after the company found no conclusive evidence that he was engaged in a sexual act during a trip.
In a statement, Grab Philippines said it has completed its review of an audio recording of the said trip in which the driver was accused of masturbation.
In a statement, Grab Philippines said it has completed its review of an audio recording of the said trip in which the driver was accused of masturbation.
“After a comprehensive review of the Audio Protect recording from the trip, the driver-partner’s profile, and performance history, we found no conclusive evidence to support the allegations or indicate any malicious intent,” it said.
“After a comprehensive review of the Audio Protect recording from the trip, the driver-partner’s profile, and performance history, we found no conclusive evidence to support the allegations or indicate any malicious intent,” it said.
It added: “In light of these findings, the driver-partner’s account has been reactivated. Furthermore, he will be compensated for the earnings lost during the suspension period, in accordance with our standard operating procedure. We understand the challenges faced by both passengers and driver-partners in such situations and remain committed to ensuring fairness and understanding.”
It added: “In light of these findings, the driver-partner’s account has been reactivated. Furthermore, he will be compensated for the earnings lost during the suspension period, in accordance with our standard operating procedure. We understand the challenges faced by both passengers and driver-partners in such situations and remain committed to ensuring fairness and understanding.”
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A social media post earlier accused the driver, Jerricho Narvaez, of acting strangely and masturbating during the trip. Narvaez has vehemently denied the allegations, saying he is overweight, asthmatic and hypertensive and was having difficulty breathing during the ride, which only lasted 5-6 minutes.
A social media post earlier accused the driver, Jerricho Narvaez, of acting strangely and masturbating during the trip. Narvaez has vehemently denied the allegations, saying he is overweight, asthmatic and hypertensive and was having difficulty breathing during the ride, which only lasted 5-6 minutes.
Contrary to the allegations, he said he did not apologize to the client and did not bring out his penis during the ride.
Contrary to the allegations, he said he did not apologize to the client and did not bring out his penis during the ride.
He also pointed out that he is a family man and has 2 daughters “kaya matindi po ang aking respeto sa kababaihan.”
He also pointed out that he is a family man and has 2 daughters “kaya matindi po ang aking respeto sa kababaihan.”
Grab said It has met with the passenger’s family and the driver-partner separately to share the findings of the investigation. “During these discussions, we listened to their concerns and provided support on issues that required clarification. We deeply appreciate their willingness to engage constructively in resolving the matter,” it said.
Grab said It has met with the passenger’s family and the driver-partner separately to share the findings of the investigation. “During these discussions, we listened to their concerns and provided support on issues that required clarification. We deeply appreciate their willingness to engage constructively in resolving the matter,” it said.
The company also encouraged “both passengers and driver-partners to utilize Grab’s in-app reporting tools and Help Center to voice concerns promptly.”
The company also encouraged “both passengers and driver-partners to utilize Grab’s in-app reporting tools and Help Center to voice concerns promptly.”
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