An e-hailing driver recently turned a small misunderstanding into an internet sensation after a mix-up with a passenger left netizens in stitches.
The incident, shared in a video on social media, captured the hilarious moment when the driver drove off prematurely, believing the passenger had already boarded.
Didn’t notice the passenger hasn’t entered the car
The video shows the driver pulling up at the pick-up point, seemingly distracted as he checked his phone.
Hearing the rear door close, he assumed the passenger had entered the car. Without a second glance, he stepped on the accelerator and drove off.
However, when he tried to confirm the destination, the silence from the backseat piqued his curiosity. Turning around, he found an empty seat—except for a piece of luggage.
Unbeknownst to the driver, the young passenger had only placed their luggage in the backseat and was about to sit in the front when the car unexpectedly took off.
Passenger laughed it off
Realizing his mistake, the driver immediately stopped, allowing the passenger—who had hurried to catch up—to finally board.
Both burst into awkward laughter, brushing off the incident as a lighthearted misunderstanding.
“I just wanted to put my luggage in the back and then sit in the front seat. I didn’t expect you to drive off so quickly!” the passenger explained.
Netizens’ reaction
The comical interaction sparked waves of laughter online. Many netizens shared their amusement, commenting that life’s little mishaps often lead to unexpected “surprises.”
“Good thing the passenger didn’t mention the destination first. Otherwise, the driver would’ve arrived at the location and only realized then that the passenger wasn’t there.”
“I once accidentally left my wife behind like this. 🤣🤣”
“Cannot just assume they’ve gotten in. It’s dangerous. Must ensure the passenger is properly seated and comfortable before driving off.”
Watch the full video here:
