SINGAPORE, Nov. 1 -- A woman's late-night ride home took an unexpected turn after her private-hire driver allegedly claimed that road closures prevented him from taking her to her destination, and attempted to drop her off at a deserted bus stop.

Sharing her experience on social media on Wednesday, the woman, who goes by the name Rose Ann, said what was supposed to be a 26-minute journey turned into a prolonged ordeal that left her fearing for her safety.

She said a male friend booked a Grab ride for her from Circuit Road to Yishun on a Saturday night, with the driver arriving at around 12.50am.

"At first everything was fine, the uncle was friendly cool and talkative. He even asked if I smoked and offered to open the windows for me," s...