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
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
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
My Uber Driver Was A Slimmer, Cooler, Mustached Version Of Myself
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
Sign In A Taxi Cab
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.
This Bangkok Taxi Driver Being A Real Bro
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!
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"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
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Omg this is the best taxi I have ever seen... I have yet to experience anything like this!!
I would definitely love to ride his car, and will rate him high for that. Hope that there are no disgusting and annoying customers, it's a shame if they ruin his car.
Does he sale water and wine, too? He has a little bit of everything just in case you "leave home without it".
oh maaa gaad xD but cool :) he trie´s and I think he make people happy with it
We call this кочина (kochina) in my country. I wouldn't say that this is appealing at all..
My Uber Driver Had An NES Set Up In The Backseat
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
My Friend Is A Lyft Driver And Turned His Car Into A Voter Registration Booth
Welcome To The Peach State! My Atlanta Lyft Driver Has Peaches Ready For Her Riders!
One More Way To Get 5 Stars
It Freaks Them Out!
I Don't Think The Uber Riders Will Find My Halloween Decoration As Funny As I Do
Starting My St Patrick's Day In This Uber
Uber Driver's Hair Formed A Perfect 25
My Uber Driver Picked Me Up From The Airport In 5 Minutes, Which Is Insane Considering He Drove All The Way From 2002
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
This Taxi Driver Grows Chili Peppers And More On The Cup Holder
When Your Uber Driver Knows What's Important
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
My Wholesome Uber Driver
My Uber Driver Was Dressed Like Superman
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
My Uber Driver In Chicago Had Snacks That You Were Free To Take
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
Laughing Too Hard
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.
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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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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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