We always hear the bad things about Uber drivers or the bad things riders do. Do you have any good stories you can share about a driver or rider?

I was commenting on the forum last night and started thinking about all the complaining I do about riders & sometimes drivers:) I decided to post this. I have more good rides then bad. I have met some really decent, kind, and generous riders on my trips. As much as notes & badges on Uber dont pay the bills I appreciate the kind notes & compliments I receive:) They are nice especially on days that you have terrible trips. I wish Uber would allow drivers to leave a compliment or note. A personalized thank you for those that tip. 

Sorry to start with a complaint as this was supposed to be positive. Telling the bad to make a point. How 1 person can make it a good day or ruin it.  Early Sunday I pick up a woman at an Amazon wharehouse. She texts me in Spanish I have no clue what it says. I am following GPS on the way out & she directs me a different way. I come to exit she says nothing & waits until I turn to say "wrong way". I explained GPS routed me & apologize. It took me 20 secs to make a U turn. I get her to destination 3 min up the road. My rating finally went from a 4.95 to a 4.96 last week to a 4.97 on Fri. I knew that wouldnt last:) An hr later my rating is back to a 4.96, a 1star, GPS report, & 499 more trips to lose that 1 star. If I made her late or got lost for 5/10 min I could understand but seriously 1 star for a turn that resulted in an aditional 20 secs? I so wish those who rate drivers low for minor issues would have the same rating system at their job. Maybe I should've 1 starred her for texting me in Spanish when my profile clearly says I speak English only. So now I am in a pissy mood. 

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I was commenting on the forum last night and started thinking about all the complaining I do about riders & sometimes drivers:) I decided to post this. I have more good rides then bad. I have met some really decent, kind, and generous riders on my trips. As much as notes & badges on Uber dont pay the bills I appreciate the kind notes & compliments I receive:) They are nice especially on days that you have terrible trips. I wish Uber would allow drivers to leave a compliment or note. A personalized thank you for those that tip. 

Sorry to start with a complaint as this was supposed to be positive. Telling the bad to make a point. How 1 person can make it a good day or ruin it.  Early Sunday I pick up a woman at an Amazon wharehouse. She texts me in Spanish I have no clue what it says. I am following GPS on the way out & she directs me a different way. I come to exit she says nothing & waits until I turn to say "wrong way". I explained GPS routed me & apologize. It took me 20 secs to make a U turn. I get her to destination 3 min up the road. My rating finally went from a 4.95 to a 4.96 last week to a 4.97 on Fri. I knew that wouldnt last:) An hr later my rating is back to a 4.96, a 1star, GPS report, & 499 more trips to lose that 1 star. If I made her late or got lost for 5/10 min I could understand but seriously 1 star for a turn that resulted in an aditional 20 secs? I so wish those who rate drivers low for minor issues would have the same rating system at their job. Maybe I should've 1 starred her for texting me in Spanish when my profile clearly says I speak English only. So now I am in a pissy mood. 

I get my next trip. Pick up a male (34) who gets in with a big smile and a cheery "good morning how are you"? He works at EWR airport in the control tower & this was his 1st Uber ride. We talked about everything and anything & laughed the whole 52 min trip. At the end he offered me a $20 cash tip & asked if that was enough? I said it was more than enough, thanked him, & declined it. I then thanked him for his service (in the Airforce) & told him it had been my pleasure to take him to work. Few minutes later I get $20 tip on the app, 5 stars, and a note "Monica, thank you again for the excellent service, great conversation, you were awesome". Tip was very generous & appreciated.  He took the time to text a little note. It's those types of trips of why I like driving $2 tip or no tip. He was just a genuinely nice, respectful, sweet guy. Again most trips are good & most people are decent. I have many more good stories, met many nice interesting people that made my day just by talking & listening to them. World would be a better place if people would choose to smile, be positive, & be kind. Much easier to be nice then to be a rude miserable  a$$. Treat people they way you want to be treated. Try it you may like it:)

That one rider or driver (trip) can make or break your day. Just 1 person can change how your day starts or how it ends. Please share a happy/good story.

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