Old Upper Thomson Road: The Lady in White Who Flags Taxis

As someone who has lived in Singapore for years and frequently travels late at night, I've often heard whispered stories from taxi and Grab drivers about Old Upper Thomson Road. They all agree: this stretch of road carries an unsettling energy after midnight. One particular tale that circulates is about a woman in white who appears drenched and silently waves down taxis. Drivers who have stopped recount how the atmosphere inside their cars suddenly turns freezing cold when she boards, and before they reach her destination, she mysteriously vanishes without a trace—no sound, no footsteps. What adds to the eeriness is that meters continue to run and sometimes a funeral flower is left behind on the floor, hinting at something supernatural. Taxi drivers warn against stopping for any passenger flagged down here after midnight, as the legend carries tales of past fares who never truly left their vehicles. Some say this is linked to an old cemetery nearby, supporting the ghost story's chilling background. Personally, I’ve avoided traveling this road late at night after hearing these accounts. But it’s hard not to be intrigued by the local folklore, which mixes real-life experiences with the paranormal. The fear and mystery surrounding the Lady in White contribute to Old Upper Thomson Road’s reputation as one of Singapore’s creepiest locations. If you ever find yourself driving there past midnight, would you stop for a ghostly passenger? It’s a question that continues to unsettle many locals and visitors alike.