SMRT employee-cum-Grab driver sought at least S$75,000 over minor car accident, awarded only a fraction

A court case in Singapore saw a man who works as a technical officer at SMRT during the night and drives a private hire vehicle for Grab by day. He claims he lost almost S$33,750 in earnings because of problems with his Grab gig. However, the judge found that the lawyer’s figures did not match the driver’s own tax records, calling the loss estimate inconsistent with his official filings. The decision raises questions about how gig‑economy income is verified in tax disputes.


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