What A Scare I Had The Other Night
@SIMPLYD (90717)
Philippines
July 12, 2017 11:03pm CST
The other night as always, I rode a pedicab going to the subdivision where we live.
The driver was small and thin. I noticed that he had a shirt that covered his head and it flows into his neck.
As it was already moving, he put up the rest of his shirt with his eyes only showing like those robbers with bonnets.
He was pedaling his pedicab so slow and would every now and then, he would look at me inside. I was suspicious.
So when we were inside the subdivision already and saw an approaching pedicab, I told him to stop and paid him. He was angry.
I hailed the approaching pedicab and I told the driver about him. He said that he was drunk.
But I thought otherwise. I know, he will rob me as it approaches a place where it is dark.
I readied my umbrella and planned to hit him with the hard handle if ever he attempts.
But good thing, the other pedicab was approaching.
Have you ever been in such a scary situation like this?
Note: Image of a pedicab is from google
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35 responses
@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
13 Jul 17
Pedicabs are not popular here, just in downtown area for joy rides. But I am glad you followed your instance. That can be dangerous, I would invest in a pepper spray just encase. Glad you were home safely.
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
13 Jul 17
@SIMPLYD
Not the same pedicab but where you sit behind them and the bike is infront. They are some in downtown area.
Yes it important to be alert and follow our instances. You should have some sort protection with you especially going home at night
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
13 Jul 17
@infatuatedbby Oh, I see. It's different from that picture I attached. Just like a rickshaw?
Yes, I am going to scout for a pepper spray.
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
13 Jul 17
So really you also have pedicabs there, in your place in the US. WOw, I thought third world countries like us have them.
Yes,I followed my instinct and thought ahead of what I should do just in case. Then, I asked for my guardian angel's help. 
Hubby said I should buy that. 
Thank you. 
Hubby said I should buy that.
Thank you. 2 people like this
@TheHorse (238306)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 Jul 17
Wow, interesting story! I'm glad you switched cabs. I've never had an experience quite like that. In Chicago, teens would jump is and try to take our money or bicycles, but most of them weren't armed, so I fought back and discouraged them.
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
13 Jul 17
Thank you. I have never experienced it actually ever in my life. Though I have heard of news like this, so I know what to do.
Really, teenagers would do that and you fought them back. How courageous of you!
I think if that happened to me, I will just let them have my bicycle.
Yes, I switched cabs and the pedicab looks like that in the picture. So easy to get out and jump especially that it was so slow.
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
13 Jul 17
@TheHorse Actually, I was in a hurry so I though the shirt on his head is just that.
Though, I noticed that some of them would indeed be like that even when they are waiting for passengers- hooded. I don't ride on them.
This they do when there are no more policemen in the area and that is at night. Maybe I should report this thing that some are doing.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
14 Jul 17
That must have been scary but thankfully you got another cab. I once had a bad experience when I reached Bangalore after a bus journey late at night. The auto I took after that to reach home , did not take the normal route instead took a very round about route and when I asked him, he stopped the auto and said I could walk..so, I told him to take me home and I would pay whatever he wanted. He did and charged me double the normal amount, but at least I reached home safely.
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@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
14 Jul 17
@SIMPLYD Ideally I should have taken another cab but it was nearly 10 pm and there were hardly any cabs around and knowing this he was out to make some extra money. But I noted down the registration number of his vehicle and lodged a complaint. They would have at least warned him.
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
13 Jul 17
Yes, that is true. And it's better to be prepared for the worst.
@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
14 Jul 17
Next time, bring along a pepper spray :)
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
14 Jul 17
Yes, I will be buying one. Besides, I will choose the driver again. I always choose those drivers who usually would take me home. But that night, I was stupid to take that ride.
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
14 Jul 17
@sunrisefan Oh no. He is at home cooking lunch and dinner while he doesn't have a job. So I want him to also take some rest and not fetch me anymore. I admire him for that. And while he is awaiting the interview from his former company, I like him to cook dinner so we will always have a delicious one. He cooks deliciously. 
But tonight, we will watch a concert by Kokoi Baldo, the contestatnt from Boracay at the one of the season of Voice. We will have dinner first at an" eat all you can", he and auntie have discovered last week.
But tonight, we will watch a concert by Kokoi Baldo, the contestatnt from Boracay at the one of the season of Voice. We will have dinner first at an" eat all you can", he and auntie have discovered last week. 1 person likes this
@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
14 Jul 17
@SIMPLYD Maybe your husband should fetch you again, Anyway, he's retired already.
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
6 Oct 17
No, they don't need a license for that actually. They only ask someone who owns a pedicab, and they have what we call boundary to give to the owner at the end of the day.
I don't see that particular pedicab driver anymore nor any of the drivers have hoods on their heads again. I think someone told the police about them because it's not really allowed.
By the way, I am honored that you really take time to see my old posts here.
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
7 Oct 17
@Bluedoll Thank you for liking them.
Yes, actually rhey have rules to follow, so they will not be banned from driving a pedicab.
I am happy that I cannot see pedicab drivers who have hoods at night and even at daytime. I think they were banned totally.
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@Bluedoll (16770)
• Canada
6 Oct 17
@SIMPLYD This story was best told with many posts and I really did like having the links to get back to them otherwise would have been in the dark. So thanks goes to you.
Well the pedicab seems like a really good idea and a nice way to get around plus it can give someone some money and exercise at the same time. Like any job though there does need to be some rules of conduct?
Well the pedicab seems like a really good idea and a nice way to get around plus it can give someone some money and exercise at the same time. Like any job though there does need to be some rules of conduct?1 person likes this
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
14 Jul 17
Actually, I hated myself for not stopping him when he took his shirt down to cover his mouth and expose only the eyes. I actually don't ride those with that, However, this one fooled me, because he took the shirt down to his mouth while we were already traveling.
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@LeaPea2417 (40029)
• Toccoa, Georgia
14 Jul 17
Oh goodness, no, I have not been in that kind of situation and hope it never happens to me. I am very glad you are ok! That is scary!
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
17 Jul 17
@LeaPea2417 I hope they are like your authorities there. Strict.
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@LeaPea2417 (40029)
• Toccoa, Georgia
14 Jul 17
@SIMPLYD It is a big problem here with drinking and driving. Luckily, those caught are arrested.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
17 Jul 17
That was good thinking and fast thinking- That's what you have to do to survive these days. Thank God it worked out well :0
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
18 Jul 17
Thank you. Indeed, I always think of the worst, so I will be prepared just in case he attacks in this case. Well, I prayed hard and called on God and my guardian angel.
The approaching pedicab was sent to me as rescue actually, as I pondered on it afterwards. I thanked Godand my angel Uriel, profusely
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
19 Jul 17
@SIMPLYD So true- it was and that's how God works!
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
13 Jul 17
Yes, thankfully I was safely home. When I told my hubby and the rest of the family, they were relieved nothing happened to me. So, they want me to buy a pepper spray.
Actually, this is the first time this happened to me. I know, my guardian angel sent the approaching pedicab as it suddenly appeared.
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@Neiltarquin (1062)
• Rass, Saudi Arabia
14 Jul 17
Call the attention of you Baranggay officials about that. They should have a regulations for that. If there is an attempt for such deed, surely there will be another time that it will happen again. Prevention is better than cure.
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
18 Jul 17
@Neiltarquin You are correct. That should be the case. However, it seems that our barangay captain won't even try to give attention, as she cannot even solve the problem of the garbage thrown just outside the road of some parts of the subdivision, because our town's landfill was closed.
But I will try to report it to the police or to the team leader one of these days.
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
18 Jul 17
I am at a loss indeed to whom I should complain since it was already past how many days. Maybe I should first talk to the one managing the pedicab line. Though, at night, he isn't there anymore. So, I better go there on daytime. Also maybe I should tell the police on duty when I go there. There's a policeman that really watches them, during the daytime so they will not go the prohibited areas.
Actually, their line is a prohibited area. But since it is already evening, the police and the team leader aren't there anymore.
@Neiltarquin (1062)
• Rass, Saudi Arabia
18 Jul 17
@SIMPLYD if that would happen to me or my family I'd go to the baranggay captain's desk immediately to report the incedent. Next is I'll talk to the home owners association of my village to inform them that situation. I'll make sure that one of them should take action about this. Sad thing about this one is, the local police will give little attention to this. They would act to it if there is already a victim complaining.
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
14 Jul 17
These pedicabs only operate in places like going to subdivisions or places of residence where there are no public vehicle that passes.
We also have taxi here, though they are at taxi stands and you will choose which one you like to ride on. In Manila , they have UBer and Grab if you want a taxi.
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
14 Jul 17
@LadyDuck I guess those pedicabs are only in the Philippines. But I like riding them when I am finally going to the place where we live. I get to relax because the breeze or winds touch your face as it travels. And you can see the view too.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
14 Jul 17
wow, can ya report such there'n yer neck 'f the woods? i've been'n some uncomfy situations a plenty back'n the day. now i'm 'well seasoned' 'n broken, not so much, lol.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
14 Jul 17
@SIMPLYD i hope that'cha do report this fella, hon. ya weren't harmed, the next passenger might'n't be so lucky.
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
17 Jul 17
@crazyhorseladycx I just didn't have the time though. I am looking for their team leader, but then it's always at night that I get to ride from the office these pedicabs.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
14 Jul 17
good you had the quick mind to shift transportation, my lady. nowadays, we have to be vigilant and suspicious of anybody we come in contact with, especially those who are not known to us.
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
14 Jul 17
Yes, that is true. I am always suspicious of people specially those drivers at night.
So far, this drunk driver scared me, though I am glad I didn't panic but readied myself. You know, I was thinking my angel Uriel, saved me through that approaching pedicab.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
15 Jul 17
@SIMPLYD yes that other pedicab driver was indeed your angel in disguise.
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@renicemae (4883)
• Philippines
13 Jul 17
That really is scary. Good thing that you paid attention to the driver. A lot of victims today are results of not paying attentions. Im relieved that you're well.
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
14 Jul 17
I think you would be scared too, if you were in my place. Imagine his face was covered except his eyes just like the robbers. Then he drives so slowly, I actually called his attention but he just grumbled.
I am so thankful to God and my angel, they sent me help in the form of the approaching pedicab.
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@spaceseed (2843)
• India
13 Jul 17
we here in india call them rickshaw. the difference is peddler is in front not on side.
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@spaceseed (2843)
• India
14 Jul 17
@SIMPLYD they do, and safety problems are here too. I mean your fear wasn't wrong
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
14 Jul 17
Actually, a pedicab is so nice to ride. You are tired so riding in this makes you refreshed as it is open and the breeze or wind touches your face as it travels slowly into the subdivision.
These kind of transportation are only available in places with compounds and subdivisions where no public transport comes in, but only in highways.
