It’s always a good idea to be nice to the person driving you, especially if they’re being abused by the gig economy at your expense. Try not to say these things the next time you’re in a car with a rideshare driver.
“What are those pounding noises coming from the trunk?”
Drivers hate it when you pry into their personal lives.
“Why no, I don’t have a boyfriend.”
God help you if you’re going all the way to the airport.
“AAAAAAH! LOOK OUT!”
Your rideshare driver is aware of the current traffic conditions and is handling them as best as he can.
“Can I sit on your lap and steer?”
You definitely aged out of this request a long time ago.
“Since when do they let women drive?”
Not only is this sexist, but women have been behind the wheel ever since their husbands gave them permission to drive.
“One accident, please!”
It’s rude to treat the experience as if it’s a restaurant that serves different kinds of rides.
“Get some shut
All rideshare users have regretted letting their drivers sleep during the ride.
“How many passengers have you had to fight, wha
Drivers might see this as a red flag.
“My rating would be better, but I never learned ho
Practice this skill on your own time.
“My coat is stuck in the door, stop! Stop!”
It’s much more appropriate to let the car drive off, rip off your coat, and spin you around in a circle. Especially if it’s your first time in the Big City and you’re having a rough day.
“Careful on those turns.”
It’s not your driver’s fault that you decided to fill your punch bowl before you left for the party.
“Baw
The driver can already tell that you’re Kid Rock.
“I know
It’s cool, they can just sit on your lap.
“Give me a ride to the train station!”
This will make them green with envy that you’re choosing a different method of transportation over them.
“Awww,
Many rideshare drivers do not appreciate slang from 2011.
“Could you take me home to New Jersey,
Legally speaking, this counts as a carjacking.
“Why are we goi
It’s rude to question the route your driver has chosen, even if they are pulling a balaclava over their head as you speak.
“Thanks! Have a nice day!”
Stop rubbing your cheery demeanor in your driver’s face.
