One of the great conveniences that so many of us enjoy today is being able to call on Uber or Lyft when we are in need of a ride. No doubt that we may at times take for granted the great service that these drivers provide. To pay tribute to the many drivers of Uber and Lyft we have collected some of the most inspirational and uplifting stories about them. Some will bring a smile to your lips, and others may bring a tear to your eyes, but each and every one of them are special.
Turning Bad Days Around With An Inspirational Notebook
One Uber driver in Chicago recalled a friend saying”Why don’t you make people part of your journey as you’re part of theirs?” This was the impetus for what the driver did next. He grabbed a notebook and has since been asking riders to jot down something inspirational. The notebook stays in his vehicle for all passengers to see.
Uber Driver Hands Out Positive Notes
This Uber driver likes his passengers to leave his vehicle with something positive. Each time he has a passenger he gives them a note of inspiration. A great way to carry through the rest of the day.
Uber Driver Gives Helping Hand To Family In Burning Car
An Uber driver and her passenger notice the car next to them was on fire and occupants in that car didn’t even know it. The Uber driver slows the vehicle down by getting in front of it then both the driver and her passenger rush to the car to get a lady and her two children out of the car. None too soon either because the vehicle soon burst into flames. Talk about being in the right place at the right time!
Uber Driver Not Driving For His Own Gain
Most Uber drivers are doing this job for the money. All except one compassionate driver who was driving on behalf of someone else. The Uber driver was a fleet owner of many Uber cars. The driver that originally drove the car this driver was using was killed in an auto accident with this car. The deceased’s family would not accept a handout from the fleet owner. So the Uber fleet owner is driving and giving the money earned to the family.
Cancer Research Benefits From Uber Driver
Being an Uber driver is a great way to make some extra money. However, for this Uber driver it goes way beyond that. It gives him an opportunity to donate the money earned to cancer research. Which is something he is part of.
Uber Driver Shows True Meaning of Brotherly Love
A lot of drivers make Uber driving their full time job, or a part time job to earn extra money for themselves. Not so for this driver. He has a full time job plus works as an Uber driver when he can. Not for himself though. He does this to earn money to put his brother through school. The family had recently fallen on some hardships. The father had passed away and the Mother is battling cancer.
Uber Driver Becomes a Uber Mama
Moms are known for given their daughters advice. In this case it was a female Uber driver who temporarily took on this role with four college girls that she was providing a ride for. The girls asked her every question that normally girls would ask their Moms about. So impressed were the girls they asked for the Uber driver’s telephone number for future mentoring.
Uber Driver With Cerebral Palsy Proves Where There Is a Will There Is A Way
There are a lot of people that have big hearts and this Uber driver should be near the top of the list. He has been afflicted with Cerebral Palsy which has left him with a disability. In order to overcome this so it won’t interfere with his driving he has a special knob attached to his steering wheel. This driver is not driving so he can buy something extra for himself. He is doing it to support his wife and three adopted daughters.
Uber Driver Makes Every Day A Bright One
There is more than one driver that believes in inspiration through note giving. This Uber driver makes sure that each of her passengers leave her vehicle with a positive experience. All it takes is a few words of inspiration on a small note to make a difference.
Uber Driver’s Compassion For A Stranger
It takes a very special person to feel compassion for someone that they don’t even know. This Uber driver is overflowing with it. When a distraught young girl got into her car it wasn’t long before the caring Uber driver discovered that the girl who had flown in from Texas had just been jilted by her boyfriend. Instead of just offering some kind words the Uber driver invited the girl to join her with some of her girlfriends.
Uber Driver Thwarts Off Attack
Not every inspirational story is about the kindness of the Uber driver. This one is inspirational in knowing that a driver was able to protect himself against an attack from a passenger. He do so by being alert, keeping cool and relying on an emergency app.
Uber Driver Delivers Christmas Cheer
Turning Bad Days Around With An Inspirational Notebook
One Uber driver in Chicago recalled a friend saying”Why don’t you make people part of your journey as you’re part of theirs?” This was the impetus for what the driver did next. He grabbed a notebook and has since been asking riders to jot down something inspirational. The notebook stays in his vehicle for all passengers to see.
Christmas came early for one individual when an Uber drive heard about her Christmas wish. It wasn’t anything extravagant. Just a new dress, a robe and some shoes so she could dress for church was her Christmas dream. The Uber driver made this dream come true by returning to the fast food worker’s place of work with the new dress and a gift card for the rest. What better way could the real meaning of Christmas be displayed?
Amazing Advice That Didn’t Come With A Hefty Price Tag
There are a lot of people that could really benefit from a life coach but don’t have the funds to pay for it. For the passengers that this Uber driver accommodates there is no charge for the wisdomthat is freely given. This Uber driver’s years of experience are shared with those who need to talk to someone who cares and is interested in sharing their thoughts.
A Unique Uber Driver Menu
Most people are used to being handed a menu when they are buying food. However, not too many are being used to such an act when using an Uber ride. There is one very innovative Uber driver that has prepared a very special menu for their passengers. Not for food either. The menu choices revolve all around the type of ride the passenger would like. For example a silent ride or a therapy ride along with a few more.
More Than Just An Uber Driver
The majority of Uber drivers are kind and caring but there are some that go beyond what their responsibilities are. For example the Uber driver who took an elderly man home from the hospital. Helping him into his house she discovered that he was living in terrible conditions as he had no family. She put out a cry for help on Facebook to help with cleaning and repairs and got over 800 responses. It is heartwarming how one act of kindness can become contagious.
A Simple Uber Passenger Answer Creates A Dramatic Effect
When a Jewish Uber driver picked up a Jewish teen passenger the driver had no idea it would be a life changing event. The Uber driver was not connected to the Jewish community. He asked the young passenger what his plans for the future were and the young man responded. “to do something great for the Jewish people”. A life changing answer for the Jewish Uber driver who felt compelled to become more involved in his faith
Uber Driver’s Journey Through Life
There are a lot of Uber drivers who drive for different reasons. Some of those reasons can be an inspiration for others. A prime example is this Uber driver who wasn’t going to depend on others to help her get where she wanted to go in life.
Making the Season A Whole Lot Brighter
One Uber driver was intent on making sure that everyone that rode in her vehicle was going to feel the Christmas spirit. She does by decorating her van with all types of Christmas decor. There is no way that anyone sitting in this vehicle would not feel the touch of Christmas.
No Hands Doesn’t Stop This Uber Driver
This Mom who is an Uber driver doesn’t let anything stop her. Not even the fact that she was born with no hands. She handles her vehicle just as well if not better than any driver. She is not only an inspiration to her children but to all those who use her Uber services. She has even got a step further by starting a non profit organization to provide education and motivation about disabled individuals.
NES Controller in Uber Car Keeps Passengers Happy
One Unber driver wanted to be sure that his passengers never got bored. The easy solution for this was to have a NES controller on board for those riders who wanted to do something a little different during their ride.
Uber Driver Shows Passion for Halloween
It is hard sometimes for people on the go to get caught up in special occasions. This Uber Driver wanted to change this at least when it came to Halloween. He did so by letting his grandchildren decorate his Uber car. Not only was this special for the kids but the passengers as well.
Something For Nothing Is What This Uber Driver Believes In
When something different that is an act of kindness takes place in a person’s day then it can change the way the day goes entirely. One Uber driver attempts to do this by giving out free treats that just make the day a little bit sweeter.
Kind Acts is the Rule of the Day for Lyft Driver
A Lyft driver has a mandate that she and her daughter must complete random acts of kindness. Nothing major that has a financial cost to it but huge when it comes to making someone’s life a little bit better. Like taping a bit of change to a vending machine or leaving a note of inspiration in the library.
Project Lyft Me Up San Francisco
A Lyft driver truly believes in “lifting” his passengers up. He does so by getting one passenger to leave an inspirational note for the next passenger. This is a wonderful “pass it on” type of project with real meaning.
Uber Driver Shares Wonderful Approach To Life
A lot of Uber drivers have much to share besides providing a safe ride. This Uber driver shared a lesson in life that would serve everyone well. Being able to take care of his Mother by Uber driving gives him a sense of pride. This is a lesson in life that would serve us all well.
Lyft Driver Protects Older Lady Carrying Large Amount OF Cash
It is not safe for anyone to be carrying large amounts of cash and especially a grandmother. At least that is something that one Lyft driver thought. So he accompanied an women who was about to meet up with someone who was selling a car. Just to be sure that nothing bad happened toher.
Racism Does Not Exist in This Uber Drivers Life
One of the tragedies of today’s world is the level of hate for those of another nationality that exists. One Uber driver is going to make sure that this is not something that has to be dealt with by passengers who enjoy his services. He makes this loud and clear with a large sign posted in his vehicle that Welcomes anyone no matter what their race, religion or sexual orientation is.
Uber Driver Entertains Passengers with Nintendo 64
Who wouldn’t enjoy a ride that allows them to get their minds off of things even just for a few moments. That’s what Uber passengers get to do when traveling with one Uber driver. They get to play Nintendo 64 that he has made available for them.
Uber Driver Spreads Joy of Christmas With Christmas Cards
Some believe that Christmas has become too commercialised. For those that receive a Christmas card from an Uber Driver for some it brings a little bit of the magic back into the Christmas Season. Its not the card but the act of caring that touches the heart.
Temporary Role Of Boyfriend By Uber Driver Keeps Passenger Safe
A girl who was being harassed by a man who wouldn’t take no for an answer asked an Uber driver to pose as her boyfriend. The Uber driver did as he and the girl exchanged friendly comments between each other as he arrived to pick the girl up. The man doing the harassing got the message as the girl drove off with the Uber driver.
A lot of drivers would be a bit leery of letting a Mom soon to deliver into their vehicles but not one Lyft driver. By doing so he experienced the joy of helping to bring a little one into the world. Mom just couldn’t hold on until she could get to the hospital.
Homeless Man Receives a Little Kindness From Uber Driver
Lyft Driver Learns To Say Greeting In Multiple Languages
Lyft driver Lamont took it upon himself to learn how to say “a pleasure to meet you” in several different languages. This way he was able t greet his passengers and make them feel welcome.
Distraught Passenger Receives Kindness from Lyft Driver
A woman who was waiting for her Lyft ride while fighting back tears for personal reasons feels a whole lot better after her ride. This lady couldn’t help but the let the tears flow once she was safely seated in the backseat of the Lyft car. The Lyft driver encouraged his passenger to open up a bit and to talk about what was troubling her. This lady felt a whole lot better by the end of her Lyft ride.
Tot Alone and Barefoot Wandering In Storm Rescued By Lyft Driver
This Lyft driver was not about to abandon a toddler that he saw walking about in a storm all by himself. He made sure the baby was kept safe until Police could arrive to handle the situation. The little one had snuck out the door of his apartment when Mom was leaving for work.
Lyft Driver Starts The New Years Off Perfectly For One Happy Couple
A couple got stranded when their vehicle loaded with various items broke down on New Years Day. Not knowing what to do they called a Lyft service in the hopes the driver would give them a boost. Doing so with not much hope being as it was New Years day. They were not disappointed though when a Lyft driver who had already been working several hours came to the rescue. After many attempts the couple’s vehicle finally started.
Lyft Hero Makes Sure Woman Trapped In Bathtub Gets Help
This Lyft driver could have easily left when her ride was not there to be picked up. Instead she made the extra effort to knock on the ladies door. When she didn’t answer the driver had a bad feeling something was wrong and alerted the Police. The Lyft driver was totally right as the woman had become trapped in her bathtub. One little extra step of kindness turned into a heroic act.
Uber Driver Takes Time To Return Lost Items
Losing important items like a driver’s licence and credit cards can be a real hassle. Obviously one Uber driver was well aware of this as a passenger left her credit and debit card along with her licence in the Uber vehicle. The Uber driver went to the work of mailing these items back to her which cost him more in postage than what he made on the fare.
Rabbi Turned Uber Driver Learns Life Lessons
The rabbi who became an Uber driver is an inspiration as he shares his story about how driving can be an important aspect of one’s humanity. It might be a lesson well worth learning for those who become frustrated when having to deal with congested traffic all the time.
UberDriver Listens In On Conversation And Saves Girl From Prostitution
If this Uber Driver had not listened in on a conversation between his three female drivers one of the girls could have ended up having to perform prostitution services. As a result of what the Uber driver heard he reported it to the Police who discovered an unscrupulous act was to take place regarding a sixteen year old girl.
Uber Driver Musician Receives Inspiration From Passengers
Karen is an Uber Driver who had the pleasure of performing with the legend Johnny Cash. As a current musician and also a Uber driver she takes inspiration from the many passengers that she provides Uber services for. She will often compose music based on experiences she has had with some of those she has provided rides for.
Uber Driver Shares Story About Disabled Daughter And Gets A Gift Of A Lifetime
An Uber driver shared his story with a passenger about his adopted daughter who was born with only one finger on each hand. The driver had tried many different avenues to get help for her with no success. The passenger he was sharing the story with happened to be a Engineer Student. As a result the passenger through an act of kindness designed new hands for her. A gift beyond words.
Opera Talent of Uber Driver Stuns Passenger
Who wouldn’t enjoy a ride with this very talented Uber driver. He has been gifted with a beautiful voice and on occasion will treat his passengers to it. Hopefully one day someone in the music industry will take an Uber ride with him that will have the ability to change his life to where he can become a recognized performer.
Some people are ashamed of their afflictions, but there is one Uber driver that is not. He is deaf and makes this known by way of a post that is hung in the back of his vehicle. He has not done this to gain sympathy but instead has turned it into a positive for his passengers. His note invites them to make use of his radio to listen to anything they want as loud as they want while enjoying their ride.
Delhi First Female Uber Driver Inspiration For All Women
Being a woman in Delhi is not the easiest thing, but to become the first female Uber driver here is something that Shanno Begum did and is emmensely proud of it. Her courage to take the step to learn how to drive and eventually become an Uber driver to support her three children is an inspiration to all women.
As you can see from this great selection that has focused on Uber and Lyft Drivers and their passengers there is a lot of good that goes on in this world. Whenever you get down in the dumps just think of anyone of the postings here and it will give you a lift.
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