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Baby born during GrabCar ride in Singapore

A baby boy was given birth to during a GrabCar ride in Singapore. (Photo: Yahoo Singapore)
A baby boy was given birth to during a GrabCar ride in Singapore. (Photo: Yahoo Singapore)

On Monday (21 Aug), GrabCar driver Alvin Riar uploaded a Facebook post detailing his experience with a baby that was born during one of his GrabCar rides.

He shared “a story of a pickup for two that ended with a drop-off for three” that happened on 12 Aug involving father Musaddiq Khamis and his wife Nor Liyana Noor Mohammad, who gave birth to a baby boy in his Nissan Latio en route to the National University Hospital (NUH).

Riar said Liyana appeared to be in discomfort from labour as he picked them up from their home, but was able to give birth with the assistance of her husband.

He also recounted how Musaddiq was “cool as a cucumber”, trying to keep Riar driving as calmly as possible by holding a conversation with him despite the understandably nerve-wracking situation.

Describing his unique experience, the GrabCar driver said, “I can still remember the first few cries of the baby, and myself being absolutely stunned by what had just happened. I’ll never forget Mr Musaddiq telling me with the biggest smile on his face, ‘It’s a healthy baby boy, bro.'”

A Grab spokesperson said the company plans to offer a gift to the parents and driver to mark the occasion.

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