What makes for a great taxi ride? For me, simply arriving at my destination at a reasonable price is satisfaction enough, perhaps a bit of friendly small talk too. However, since Uber and other ride-share services arrived on the scene with their rating system, drivers have had to step up their game if they want to keep getting those fares. Of course, for many drivers it's not about the ratings at all, they simply pride themselves on delivering a great service.
Spending a working life with strangers hopping in and out of the car means lots of interesting and memorable encounters not only for the driver, but for the passengers too! We here at Bored Panda have collected a list of occasions when people took taxi rides that were so special, they just had to share. Scroll down below to check them out for yourself, and share your own stories in the comments!
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This Uber Driver
I think this letter is great. If he had not told you he was deaf he would be perceived as rude for ignoring you if questions were asked. Up front information is great. He would have gotten a 5 star rating from me.
I wish it didn't say "Thanks for bearing with me". Onur should just put "Thanks for riding with me" because he sounds awesome!
I live in L.A., so I'd spend most of the drive texting, "I hear sirens at the next cross street!"
This Is My Uber Driver Beni, He Took Me To The Hospital And Keeping Me Company Since Most Of My Family Lives Out Of The State
That is awesome for an uber driver to go that extra mile for you. That shows his character!
Does Beni's shirt say Stay Human? Because, if so, that's just damn perfect.
this for people who always blame taxi drivers like they are another kind of species (especially in Greece!)
There's indeed some unpopular jobs, but I have never heard that it was implying to 🚕 taxi drivers. Although, I have never been in Greece long enough to hear about this. XD
Load More Replies...My Cab Driver Tonight Was So Excited To Share With Me That He’d Made The Cover Of The Calendar. I Told Him I’d Help Let The World See
A Note Hanging From This Taxi Driver's Steering Wheel
A reminder of why he is out driving an Uber, to help his family. Or is it a ploy to get better tips, good thinking.
My Uber Driver Was A Slimmer, Cooler, Mustached Version Of Myself
when you ask your friend to copy the homework and he says "change it a bit so we don't get in trouble."
Right, and my friend changed a few things, except for the name. He's a boy, and we were 6. XD
Load More Replies...were one of you adopted??? you look like twins to me.... look at what you are wearing, shoes included...
Our Halloween Uber Driver Asked Us To Pose For A Picture With Her That She Could Send To Scare Her Husband - Who Was Worried About Her Driving Out Late. Mission Accomplished
OMG what a funny thing to do, I am sure your husband did not find that as humorous as you did.
I think your husband just peed on his pants... Pls carry some adult diapers on your way home honey.
Sign In A Taxi Cab
Actually i feel like this escalated quite smoothly, from "ok" to "ok...?" to "ok what" to "wow lol"
Load More Replies...It's from Obvious Plant. That's his logo at the bottom. Love that guy!
You can't go telling everyone you have Shrek pinatas. Are you trying to get robbed?
I Just Rode With The Highest Rated Uber Driver In NYC
Mustapha speaks four languages, studies computer programming at night at community college, has driven over 10,000 people, and has a rating of 4.96. Truly one of the nicest most inspiring people out there.
Like my wife of 30 years from the Philippines, who supports us by working at least 70 hours per week. Who said that immigrants are a drag on the economy? She is the employee that employers see when they close their eyes and dream.
A computer programmer who is good with people (and has a sense of direction) is worth his weight in gold.
In my country everybody has 5 stars. Don't know whether they're just lazy to vote or something else.
Maybe some people would just prefer to ride in a limo and are never 100% satisfied with anything at all
Load More Replies...What kind of grade is that? On two decimals also? What has happened with good old 🌟?
This Bangkok Taxi Driver Being A Real Bro
We had an uber driver offer us water and snacks. I was totally floored for his generosity and it helped get bigger tips. Having that extra feeling of him inviting us into his vehicle was nice.
good man... taking care of his neighbours....in the true meaning of the word..
Funding Our Uber Driver’s Vacations!
How To Receive 5 Stars As An Uber Driver
It actually makes me sad how hard he tries. :( He's an Uber driver not a five star hotel on wheels and he shouldn't feel pressured to be.
The best drivers get hired the most, so if you're a five star driver you get hired more and thus make more money!
Load More Replies..."Uh, excuse me. Could you drive me to the other side of the world and back?"
That is awesome. The little things he is doing will help him stand out above the rest. It is a cut throat car service, I guess he will win in the end.
Uber is mafia company. All the upkeep of the taxis driver’s car is NOT TAkEN in charge by Uber. Uber abuses the poor by paying very little to the taxis drivers and doesn’t upkeep the cars! It’s one big shamme
Load More Replies...My Uber Driver Had An NES Set Up In The Backseat
I cant believe peoplw know what an NES is!!! Where is my true Nintendo Squad?!?!
I wonder how many people would take an extra trip around the block just to continue playing..
Mad Max Car
Wait. You can have a Ford Falcon coupe as an Uber car? Daammnn.. If it were me, I would looovveee to drive the car, and my Uber driver can take a rest for a while....
He Wrote In The Comment That He Will Have A Cat With Him
Nope. You don't take wild animals as domestic pets, you can't provide them everything they need. This is disgusting, I hope the driver reported the owner.
I have definitely the same opinion about wild animals. But I would still be freaking excited about this, if it happened to me.
Load More Replies...I hate that people have tigers, lions, leopards or any wild animal as a pet. They aren't meant to be. He deserves to be in the wild.
Indeed they do, but because of Us they have no space over to living there lives in, this will not say that we have keep them as pets, this is indeed wrong
Load More Replies...He did clarify it would be a leopard. I wonder if the Uber driver thought it was a joke, though :D
its 1 am so I don't want to explain right now, but I think yall know what I mean when I say owning wild animals as pets is disgusting. Idc if its legal where you are, its cruelty.
This is appalling and no way to treat a wild animal. Did you seriously just get in the car and not do anything about it or report it?
Why would he report? Different countries, different laws..
Load More Replies...My Friend Is A Lyft Driver And Turned His Car Into A Voter Registration Booth
That is awesome. I have a tshirt that a smartphone can scan and takes you to the website on how to register. I do not care who you vote for, just vote.
this is way more impressive and thoughtful than any paraphernalia, junk food or playlist.
Welcome To The Peach State! My Atlanta Lyft Driver Has Peaches Ready For Her Riders!
One More Way To Get 5 Stars
This guy's great and I've been listening to his playlists for a while. Tj Jones is his name on Spotify and his playlists (specifically these 11, but he has dozens) are incredible. And it's also interesting to see what kind of music a guy is his 20's thinks these types of people would enjoy.
It Freaks Them Out!
It doesn't say that he's texting. Maybe he just reads them (texts) when he stops on the red light..
Load More Replies...I'd certainly be super pleased if a 'friend' of mine told personal stuff about me to a total stranger...
It's probably not personal like 'he loves catfood and dog bones'. But 'his fav. Food is pizza'.
Load More Replies...I Don't Think The Uber Riders Will Find My Halloween Decoration As Funny As I Do
We did that once when going on vacation some 20 years ago - we had some huge backpacks tied on top of the car, covered with plastic, and one of these hands coming out from beneath them. Got some interesting reactions, especially when we stopped places. (and learned that, even if some people looked genuinely worried, nobody said anything , which is...worrisome)
Starting My St Patrick's Day In This Uber
I dead a*s thought those were disgusting sprouts and was mentally giving the driver the lowest score known to mankind
This looks so fun. Let's hope the night doesn't end with green vomit all over the car. I'm not sure I would drive that day.
Uber Driver's Hair Formed A Perfect 25
253. That's the area code for pierce county Washington!! That's where I grew up. Weird
My Uber Driver Picked Me Up From The Airport In 5 Minutes, Which Is Insane Considering He Drove All The Way From 2002
Definitely! Even the new ones have it (I have a 2017 one)
Load More Replies...My Sister’s Friend’s Uber Driver
Getting Out Of My Lyft And The Driver Handed Me His Business Card
i wish he would start a revolution and run the government as advertised.
In The Back Of A Taxi. It's A Fair Request
Sorry... I fart every five minutes. This Uber won’t work for me at all!
Load More Replies...Should have asked you to remember to roll down the windows once you break wind (fart), otherwise you'll have a rumbling stomach ride and he'll think you are starved... He might even think of organizing a USA for Africa like concert to feed you
What must this poor guy's experience have been like if he felt the need to write this sign...
This Taxi Driver Grows Chili Peppers And More On The Cup Holder
I can see this slamming into a passenger's face after a sudden brake...
When Your Uber Driver Knows What's Important
BEHOLD - THE PATH TO UPVOTES ON BOREDPANDA, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.
Load More Replies...Cullen Gray looks like a cross between Ralphie May and John Pinette.
We Asked Our Cab Driver What The Best Tip He Ever Got Was. Turns Out He Had Received That Tip Earlier Tonight!
I Used Uber To Hail A Taxi, And This Guy Rolls Up In A Brand New Tesla S!
My Uber Driver Has Sticky Notes From All Of His Passengers On The Roof Of His Car
I can just imagine the stickiness coming off and it raining colourful sticky notes on your next passenger :)
My Wholesome Uber Driver
My Uber Driver Was Dressed Like Superman
LooooL that got me!! Didnt even know it was there xD and love the smile too ahahah
Load More Replies...This Is Roger My UPS Driver. He Stopped By On His Day Off And We Saw His License Plate
The Uber Driver I Got Today Gives Out Treats
Asked My Uber Driver For A Picture Of His Christmas Sweater This Afternoon
My Uber Driver Has A House Plant In His Car
Some plants absorb smells extremely well, maybe that's why he has it. Good choice.
My Uber Driver In Chicago Had Snacks That You Were Free To Take
I would def take the nutter butters. Where are my Peanut Butter Buddies???
Or so you thought! Poor driver didn't get his/her lunch. I kid lol.
You Know You Are In LA When Your Lyft Driver Has His Headshot Strategically Placed For You To Notice
Our Lyft Driver Was All In On Passenger Comforts. He Had 3 Types Of Chargers On Each Side, Food, And We Could Pick Any Music We Wanted
This Chinese Taxi Driver Grows Plants In His Cab
My Cab Driver Is Reading "Learning To Drive"... While Driving
As An Uber/Lyft Driver, This Hat Works Wonders
My Uber Driver Had NBA Jam Hooked Up For Passengers To Pass The Time
My Uber Driver’s Car
Wow, looking through all these pics is amazing. Uber drivers aren't allowed to have anything in their cars in South Africa. It's professional all the way.
Laughing Too Hard
Have to make money some how and if they had no babysitter a person has to do what they need to do. I hope he was a good conversationalist.
if you can't afford a sitter this is great.. I'd put him in the front seat though..
While I admire their effort and dedication to work, it's sad that they need to do it. They work as a drivers - they should just take their passengers from place to place. All these chargers, snacks and funny notes looks like a serious fight for ratins and tips. it's nice for clients but I cannot stop thinking about them spending their free time to prepare for work... They should be able to earn decent money even without these super-hiper-extra additional efforts.
I actually used Uber the other day for the first time, i missed the last bus home after a gig, it turned up ion 1 minute, i was very drunk and the guy was an absolute dude, a middle aged Somalian guy and he was mad at the world but in a funny way, we laughed and joked all the way home about his kids only wanting to look at their ipads all the time and how we went out all day and played and blah blah, it was an enjoyable ride and i will probably use it again.
It's a bit sad that the drivers feel the need to spend hard earned money on freebies and decorations to please the passengers and push up their ratings. Shouldn't courtesy and and good comfortable journey suffice?
Can you guys stop with the capital letters in every figgin word
It’s a Title. That’s What It’s Supposed to Look Like.
Load More Replies...A Lyft driver ran into me as I was walking in a crosswalk (she was turning left and didn't see me due to glare). I wasn't hurt because her side-view mirror swiveled on impact, but I was mad as hell when she tried to drive away (she didn't know that she'd hit me). I ran after her, screaming at her to pull over, still mad as hell. Then my Happy Pills kicked in, I realized I was unhurt and making a mountain out of a molehill, so I went to her window, apologized, said there was no problem and that she could leave. Instead, she got out of her car and gave me a big hug. Uber... Lyft... I love these guys!
I don't get why they do this. They are just a taxi service, aren't they? I don't want to chat or be entertained if I am looking for transport. Just drive me there, I'll pay and say thanks.
I just want someone to drive me from point A to point B. Don't need the extras.
Possibly the most racist, ignorant comment ever.
Load More Replies...While I admire their effort and dedication to work, it's sad that they need to do it. They work as a drivers - they should just take their passengers from place to place. All these chargers, snacks and funny notes looks like a serious fight for ratins and tips. it's nice for clients but I cannot stop thinking about them spending their free time to prepare for work... They should be able to earn decent money even without these super-hiper-extra additional efforts.
I actually used Uber the other day for the first time, i missed the last bus home after a gig, it turned up ion 1 minute, i was very drunk and the guy was an absolute dude, a middle aged Somalian guy and he was mad at the world but in a funny way, we laughed and joked all the way home about his kids only wanting to look at their ipads all the time and how we went out all day and played and blah blah, it was an enjoyable ride and i will probably use it again.
It's a bit sad that the drivers feel the need to spend hard earned money on freebies and decorations to please the passengers and push up their ratings. Shouldn't courtesy and and good comfortable journey suffice?
Can you guys stop with the capital letters in every figgin word
It’s a Title. That’s What It’s Supposed to Look Like.
Load More Replies...A Lyft driver ran into me as I was walking in a crosswalk (she was turning left and didn't see me due to glare). I wasn't hurt because her side-view mirror swiveled on impact, but I was mad as hell when she tried to drive away (she didn't know that she'd hit me). I ran after her, screaming at her to pull over, still mad as hell. Then my Happy Pills kicked in, I realized I was unhurt and making a mountain out of a molehill, so I went to her window, apologized, said there was no problem and that she could leave. Instead, she got out of her car and gave me a big hug. Uber... Lyft... I love these guys!
I don't get why they do this. They are just a taxi service, aren't they? I don't want to chat or be entertained if I am looking for transport. Just drive me there, I'll pay and say thanks.
I just want someone to drive me from point A to point B. Don't need the extras.
Possibly the most racist, ignorant comment ever.
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