10-6-2023 (HONG KONG) A video capturing a woman changing clothes inside a ride-hailing car has gone viral on Hong Kong’s online platforms, causing a stir among netizens. The footage shows the woman wrapped in a towel, leaving only essential parts of her body covered, as she proceeds to change clothes inside the car. At one point, she even appears to expose herself, leaving the bewildered driver exclaiming, “Oh My God!” Upon reaching their destination, the driver confronts the female passenger, raising concerns about privacy and even attempting to obtain her phone number, sparking public outrage over his behavior, labeling it as “shameful.” Simultaneously, doubts arise regarding the authenticity of the video, with suspicions of it being a staged attempt to garner attention.
The circulated video, lasting 5 minutes and 52 seconds, features a foreign-speaking woman reportedly boarding an Uber-like ride-hailing car. Clad only in a towel, she engages in a conversation on the phone, casually taking out a pink pair of underwear from her handbag. Throughout the call, she affectionately uses terms like “baby” and “I love you,” indicating the person on the other end is likely her significant other. As she chats, she proceeds to remove her shoes and socks, leaving the driver utterly astonished.
After ending the call, the woman carefully lifts her legs and delicately puts on her underwear, seemingly exposing herself in the process. Startled, the driver repeatedly exclaims, “Oh My God! What are you doing? Don’t, Don’t, Don’t!” The woman instructs the driver to focus on driving, to which he responds, “Okay, but you can’t do that. I cannot drive.” Curiously, she questions why he cannot drive, ignoring his remarks and continues to put on a shoulder-baring dress, pulling it over her neck. The driver’s astonished expressions and exclamations of “Oh” and “Wow” repeat throughout the scene, leading the woman to inquire, “Why are you looking at me?” The driver awkwardly denies having looked.
Upon reaching their destination, the driver asks the woman how many boyfriends she has, leaving her perplexed by the unusual question. The driver explains that he wants to be her boyfriend and even states that the ride is free of charge, going so far as to request her phone number. However, the woman promptly responds with a firm “No.” Undeterred, the driver suggests that she should contact him the next time she needs a ride, to which she politely replies, “Okay.”
Based on the conversation and accents in the video, it appears that the incident did not take place in Hong Kong. Netizens have engaged in various discussions, with some describing the driver’s encounter as “You are a very lucky guy…” However, a significant number of individuals have criticized the driver’s inappropriate behavior, accusing him of crossing professional boundaries by provoking the female passenger. Sharing the video online has also been deemed inappropriate by many.
Nevertheless, some netizens have expressed skepticism regarding the authenticity of the video. They find the woman’s actions during the clothes-changing process overly staged, especially her frequent glances towards the camera. Additionally, her initial “bare” entrance into the car, wrapped only in a towel, seems illogical. Commenters question, “Was she running late? Why would she walk on the street like that?” and speculate that both the driver and the passenger’s behaviors appear contrived, leading many to believe that the video is a staged attempt to generate online traffic.
The true origins and intentions behind this controversial video remain unclear, but its circulation has certainly sparked heated debates about privacy and appropriate conduct in ride-hailing
