'Grab Aunty' let go due to age, appeals for the chance to continue earning a living

By BAVANI M

PETALING JAYA: After becoming an Internet sensation at the age of 72 as a Grab driver, Rasamany Vettivelu is now jobless and has to fend for herself.

The 75-year-old was laid off by the e-hailing platform due its restrictions not to hire drivers (above 69 years old) due to safety regulations.

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