When Friendly Intentions Lead to Misunderstanding: Foreign Passengers and the Online Motorcycle Driver

Share:

Online motorcycle or Ojek Online is one of the practical transportation options and is not only used by Indonesians but also foreigners. In some places, such as Bali and Jakarta, it is common to find foreigners or foreign tourists using online motorcycle driver services.

These foreign tourists, in turn, also feel greatly helped by online motorcycle taxis. It is not uncommon for them to express their gratitude through gifts, tips, or other friendly actions, creating a mutually beneficial relationship with the drivers.

Some time ago, there was a trend of Hugging Your Gojek Driver in Bali, which was followed by many foreign tourists. Now, there is a funny viral video that seems to show gratitude to motorcycle taxi drivers.

Through the @buleturk account, a Turkish foreigner uploaded a video titled “Don’t Forget to Show Love for Grab Drivers.”

 

Lihat postingan ini di Instagram

 

Sebuah kiriman dibagikan oleh Bule Turki (@buleturk)

The video shows the foreigner hugging an online motorcycle taxi driver. His action still gets a good response because the driver smiles, too.

But suddenly, the stranger takes it to the next level of intimacy by trying to kiss the driver’s cheek, which the driver immediately shuns while getting angry.

“Kenapa marah marah 🥺 aku sedih😢” or “Why angry 🥺 I’m sad😢.” wrote the caption in the video.

Although it was clearly a skit comedy video, some of the video comments were quite interesting.

“The grab driver traumatized,” wrote one netizen.

‘Instantly resign from grab,” wrote another.

In the comments, the foreigner sets the record straight by writing that the online motorcycle driver in the video is his friend and that the video’s content is a joke.

The video has gone viral with over 6 million views and thousands of comments.

Find this article helpful? Check out our other articles from Social Expat for more food and drink recommendations in Indonesia:

SEO Writer

Imelda is a content writer specializing in viral news and Indonesian culture. Her work revolves around researching and analyzing current events, social media trends, and popular culture.

Related News

American rock band Avenged Sevenfold has confirmed plans to perform in Jakarta as part of its upcoming Asia tour. The concert, promoted by Ravel Entertainment, is scheduled to take place at Jakarta International Stadium (JIS) on 10 October 2026. The announcement follows growing anticipation among Indonesian fans regarding the band’s return. Ravel Entertainment CEO Ravel […]

Indonesia Fuel Price Increase in Focus Amid Surge in Global Oil and Gasoline Markets The prospect of an Indonesia fuel price increase in April 2026 is under close scrutiny as global oil prices continue to rise and the rupiah weakens against the US dollar. These combined factors are increasing pressure on domestic energy costs, particularly […]

Indonesian has officially been added as one of the languages used by Vatican News, bringing the total number of languages available on the platform to 57. The announcement was published on the platform’s official website. The addition marks a development in the dissemination of information by the Holy See to a wider global audience, including […]

Indonesia’s Directorate General of Immigration has arrested a foreigner listed on an Interpol Red Notice at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali. The suspect, identified by Steven Lyons (SL), was detained upon arrival on a flight from Singapore. The arrest was carried out by officers at the Immigration Checkpoint (Tempat Pemeriksaan Imigrasi/TPI) at […]

Expat Events

Indonesia Visas

Expat Event

Business Networking
150,000
Casa Cuomo Ristorante & Lounge
Unofficial Networking Event
200.000
Mövenpick Hotel Jakarta City Centre

Indonesia Guide

Just For Fun

Write For Us

Exclusive Promotions

Event Gallery