A Gojek driver in Singapore earned S$194,089.27 in 2025, sparking debate about income potential for private hire vehicle (PHV) drivers in the city-state. The driver’s earnings breakdown, initially shared within the Gojek SG Driver’s Club Facebook group and subsequently reposted on the SG Road Vigilante Facebook page, revealed a substantial income stream.
The earnings comprised S$161,523.90 from completed rides, S$186 in tips, and S$32,379.39 in performance-based incentives, according to screenshots of the driver’s account. After deductions totaling S$15,622.03 for service fees and other charges, the driver’s net income for the year reached S$178,467.24. This translates to an average monthly income of approximately S$14,872.
The figure significantly exceeds Singapore’s median gross monthly income of S$5,775 for full-time employed residents in 2025, representing nearly three times the national average. The revelation quickly drew reactions from online users, ranging from astonishment to skepticism.
Commenters questioned whether the reported income adequately accounted for operational expenses such as fuel and parking costs. Others raised concerns about the demanding work schedule likely required to achieve such earnings and its potential impact on the driver’s well-being. A December 7, 2025, post on AsiaOne highlighted a separate incident where Gojek passengers, identified as doctors, stopped to assist at the scene of a fatal accident, demonstrating the diverse situations Gojek drivers encounter.
Gojek acknowledged the variability of driver earnings, stating that income is influenced by factors including time on the road, trip demand, incentive programs, operating costs, and whether drivers utilize multiple ride-hailing platforms. A Gojek spokesperson declined to comment on individual driver earnings when contacted by MS News, but affirmed the company’s commitment to providing sustainable earning opportunities and supporting driver welfare.
The SG Road Vigilante platform, which shared the initial post, likewise serves as a channel for traffic-related videos and information, operating a Telegram channel in addition to its Facebook and YouTube presence. The platform documented an incident in December 2025 involving an overturned vehicle, with police investigations ongoing.
