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Grab Singapore apologizes for microdrama ad trivializing passenger safety

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Grab Singapore has apologized for a microdrama advertisement series titled "I Fell In Love With My Grab Driver." The campaign, which featured a romance between a passenger and a Grab driver, faced backlash for trivializing issues of passenger safety and driver harassment. While some viewers found the ad creative, many expressed concerns about its insensitivity, leading Grab Singapore to halt the release of further episodes. AI

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Grab Singapore apologizes for microdrama ad trivializing passenger safety

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · SCMP’s Asia desk ·

    Grab Singapore apologises over microdrama ad that raised passenger safety fears

    Grab Singapore has apologised after a new promotional series formatted like popular Chinese microdramas raised concerns over personal boundaries and passenger safety in the city state. Titled I Fell In Love With My Grab Driver, the video campaign stars local actress-model Regina …

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