‘Good samaritan’ Grab driver killed by carnappers posing as regular passengers

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - A Grab driver who once went viral for helping a passenger undergoing dialysis, was shot dead by unidentified suspects who posed as regular passengers. The ride-hailing platform company on Saturday, October 28, condemned the ruthless act and said that investigation is underway.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4RMcRbeZ6khVOOm3kqRbKV9pj6WpWCyIHEigKdS2IAESDaDPDtJIyraOKl-x1AtvzQrfdqM8Y5UaRWnAXL6NbNDoPhKqFF_Y1VKx75s0fbB6xZ2mGDnceufcu0awwGsjJor2DtFMrB8fc/s1600/grab-driver-killed-carnapper.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="‘Good samaritan’ Grab driver killed by carnappers posing as regular passengers" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="504" data-original-width="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4RMcRbeZ6khVOOm3kqRbKV9pj6WpWCyIHEigKdS2IAESDaDPDtJIyraOKl-x1AtvzQrfdqM8Y5UaRWnAXL6NbNDoPhKqFF_Y1VKx75s0fbB6xZ2mGDnceufcu0awwGsjJor2DtFMrB8fc/s1600/grab-driver-killed-carnapper.JPG" title="‘Good samaritan’ Grab driver killed by carnappers posing as regular passengers" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">Photo Credit: Facebook/Divine Lactao Ornum</td></tr></tbody></table>Grab driver Gerardo Amolato Maquidato Jr was once hailed as a “model driver” for giving a free ride to a passenger who was on her way to pick up a bag of blood for her dialysis. The passenger, unfortunately, died but her family was able to thank Maquidato in person. Grab even awarded Maquidato for his compassionate service.<br /><br /><center><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="709" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fdonnadivine.lactao%2Fposts%2F10213700261882198&width=500" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="500"></iframe></center><br />But sadly, such compassion is indeed rare in this world, for “good samaritan” Maquidato was mercilessly shot dead on Thursday night, October 26.<br /><br />According to police reports, a witness heard a gunshot at around 7:50 in the evening on Thursday. A lifeless body was then seen being pushed out of a silver Toyota Innova as the unidentified suspects sped away using the vehicle.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />It was Maquidato’s nephew, Rex Mer Solitario who first posted online about the incident. Grab Philippines released a statement confirming that Maquidato is a Grab driver. This prompted Grab to coordinate with the Philippine National Police - Highway Patrol Group to heighten their security as there has been a noted increase in the number of incidences of carnapping among Grab taxis.<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq">Grab’s statement said, <i>“Grab has taken steps in working on a tech solution that would decrease, if not completely hamper, the chances of carnapping incidents involving Transport Network Vehicle Services (TNVS) – that have apparently been the latest target of lawless elements.”</i></blockquote><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq">It added a reminder to their drivers,<i> “We encourage our driver-partners to be vigilant, and to use 911 hotline for emergency cases.”</i></blockquote><br />The company had extended their condolences to the bereaved family of Maquidato. Grab Philippines stated, “Our prayers and sympathies go out to Mr Maquidato’s family. He was a good father to his 4 children, a good friend to many of his fellow drivers, and a good driver who was always willing to outserve his passengers. He will be missed.”<br /><br /><b>— Sally, The Summit Express</b></div>

‘Good samaritan’ Grab driver killed by carnappers posing as regular passengers

MANILA, Philippines - A Grab driver who once went viral for helping a passenger undergoing dialysis, was shot dead by unidentified suspects who posed as regular passengers. The ride-hailing platform c…

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