Not every ride is enjoyable and sometimes passengers are challenging. I asked several Uber drivers how they deal with difficult…
I recently rode to DCA airport which locals call Reagan if they are Republicans and National if they are Democrats. My driver Edgar (not real name) has been driving for three years and has a system that works for him in determining who he picks up and who doesn’t.
I rode with Hassan (not real name) who, as we were talking, mentioned he came to the United States long…
I rode with Adnan (not real name) from Washington DC to Alexandria recently. During the ride, we had a good conversation about family, politics, and driving in Dhaka vs. Washington DC.
I took a Lyft into Washington DC not long ago. My driver Dawit (not real name) has been driving for…
I recently took Uber home to Alexandria from Washington DC. During the ride, I spoke with my driver Mairama (not…
On a recent ride into Washington DC, I had a long conversation with Mebratu (not real name) about the difficult…
Eduardo (not real name) was a taxi driver in Rio di Janeiro who lost his job because, like in so…
My wife and I recently took an Uber to run some errands. Our driver Jerry (not real name) lives in…
Drivers don’t get enough credit. Some of them go to great lengths to take care of their passengers. Duc…
As I was waiting outside for an Uber Pool, the driver cancelled on me. I was frustrated about that until…
I took Uber Pool back to Alexandria with George (not real name) and two other riders. George is a student…
Bryan: How are you? Has it been busy? (getting in back) Roger: You better get up front, we've got two…
My wife and I left Alexandria early in the morning for an appointment in Washington DC. Neither we nor our…
Summary: Our two largest immigrant groups in Washington DC are Ethiopians and Salvadorans. I recently rode back to Alexandria with Rolanda…
My friend Melaku and I rode with Tyrell (not real name) back to Alexandria from Washington DC. He picked us…
I recently rode with Michelle (not real name) who was born and raised in Washington DC. Michelle gets people to…