Loyal car-sharing user Faiz Hamdan secured a US$50,000 ($64,000) grand prize in a lucky draw run by Drive lah and rewards platform Bundle, providing crucial financial stability as he prepares for his upcoming wedding.
Drive lah Grand Prize Winners and Financial Impact
- Faiz Hamdan won a US$50,000 ($64,000) grand prize after completing over 100 trips on the car-sharing platform over seven years.
- The winning entries came from three trips completed in September as part of a joint promotion with rewards platform Bundle.
- A total of 443 other Drive lah users shared cash prizes amounting to a total of $77,948.45.
A Seven-Year Journey Leading to a $64,000 Windfall
For seven years, 34-year-old Faiz Hamdan relied on car-sharing platform Drive lah, completing more than 100 trips across vehicles from brands like Honda, Mazda, BMW, Subaru, and Toyota. The regular commuting habits spanned across Singapore—particularly managing the distance between his home in Woodlands and his fiancée’s residence in Tampines, alongside frequent bookings for trips into Malaysia.
However, it was three bookings completed in September that qualified him for a joint lucky draw organized by Drive lah and rewards platform Bundle. Learning about the win, Faiz said: “Crazy, crazy, crazy. In my mind, it’s so crazy.”
Surprise Presentation at Home Ahead of the Wedding
The timing of the windfall coincided directly with personal milestones. Currently planning his wedding, Faiz noted that the money was “a great amount” that would “definitely be put to good use” and would “definitely help me in my financial stability”.
Drive lah co-founder Dirk-Jan ter Horst visited Faiz and his fiancee at the latter’s home on Oct 20 to present the prize. While the grand prize captured headlines, the campaign distributed a wider pool of funds across the user base.
| Campaign Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Grand Prize Amount | US$50,000 ($64,000) |
| Other Winners | 443 users |
| Winner’s Platform Tenure | Over 100 trips across 7 years |
Platform Loyalty and Community Payouts
Beyond the single grand prize winner, the promotional partnership between Drive lah and Bundle distributed smaller monetary rewards to a broad segment of its user community. Including Faiz, 443 other Drive lah users won cash prizes amounting to a total of $77,948.45.
For Faiz, the transition from a regular commuter booking routine trips into Malaysia and across Singapore to a major prize recipient marks an unexpected financial turning point ahead of his wedding.
