A migrant worker who appeared lost on a Singapore expressway received an unexpected helping hand from a kind-hearted driver. In a video shared online, the Singaporean man spotted the worker with his bicycle and stopped to ask where he was headed.
The worker said he was trying to get to Woodlands but somehow ended up on the expressway after following Google Maps directions. Turns out, the route had sent him the wrong way, leaving him stuck on a road where bicycles are not allowed.
The situation could have been dangerous, as bicycles are not allowed on Singapore expressways.
“You Cannot Go on the Expressway”
The man quickly realized what had happened and told the worker that he could not continue along the expressway.
“This one expressway,” he said, before offering to send the worker to Mandai.
He then told the worker that from Mandai, he could cycle towards Woodlands using a safer route.
The interaction was casual, but the man clearly wanted to make sure the worker did not end up back on the expressway. He also noticed that the worker’s Google Maps settings may have contributed to the problem.
According to the man, the worker appeared to have selected the wrong navigation option. “You must select a bicycle,” he explained.
He then pointed out that the worker should not choose car or motorbike directions because those routes could send him back towards roads that were unsuitable for cycling.
A Quick Lesson in Using Google Maps
The man took some time to explain how the worker could adjust his Google Maps route.
He advised him to select the bicycle option and follow the directions towards a park connector instead.
He pointed out which way the worker should go and explained that the route would eventually lead him to Woodlands.
The worker listened closely, nodding along and going, “Okay, sir,” as he tried to get himself back on track and avoid another wrong turn.
The man also warned him again not to follow the expressway route.
“Don’t go on the expressway,” he reminded him.
A Small Act of Civic-Mindedness
The interaction eventually ended with both of them exchanging thanks and saying goodbye.
The whole thing was pretty simple, but the man’s actions showed a solid bit of civic-mindedness: he noticed someone who was clearly in a bit of trouble, stopped to help, and made sure the worker had a safer way to continue his journey.
Singapore’s roads can be confusing, especially for anyone who is unfamiliar with the island and relies heavily on Google Maps to get around. One wrong setting can suddenly have you following a route that makes absolutely no sense for your mode of transport.
In this case, the worker’s wrong route could have put him in a seriously risky situation.
Instead of just driving past and leaving him to figure things out himself, the man took the time to understand what had happened, explain the Google Maps settings, and point him towards a safer route.
And honestly, it did not stop there. He also gave the worker a lift to Mandai so he could get closer to where he needed to go before continuing by bicycle.
The man did not just point in a direction and leave. He explained the route, checked the worker’s navigation settings, and even offered him a lift to Mandai.
See the video here:
@f.frysg We are grateful for kind smartian that help a lost migrant worker in Singapore. Together we continue to build a kind city of Singapore. #fypsg🇸🇬 #migrantworkerssingapore
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