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Culture June 19, 2017
A literal trip down memory lane.
Companies like Lyft and Uber hire the most interesting drivers to take users to the destinations they desire.
These drivers come with a presence of stand-out personalities that reoccur and resonate with other users of the service.
The following are the seven most common personalty types of a paid service driver:
The least-desired driver is the talker since they do more talking than driving. They’re essentially trying to dig pointless information out of you. They also tend to explain their entire life story whether you asked or not.
Then, by the end of your trip you’re exhausted and slightly disturbed that this driver robbed your intention to have a therapeutic ride.
This driver initially seems very friendly, a little talkative and seemingly smart. Then after discussing a simple subject, they just don’t stop.
Everything is pretty much fair game for this driver. You’ll hear comments about why the government is to blame and how the economy is going to change because of this. Then what’s worse is that you feel like if you don’t agree, then they’ll be very upset. So you just nod your head, smile a little and politely agree.
By the time you make it to your final destination, you’re relieved and ready to relax for the rest of the day.
These drivers are just constantly angry at everyone else on the road. They make sure to point out other people’s flaws – while yelling, of course – all while honking their horns every two seconds.
They rant about the safety of good driving so much that after your ride you feel like you just got out of a driving class.
You definitely don’t want to experience this driver midday, when you’re hungover, or at all.
These drivers are a bit obnoxious and are always ready to party or be your personal DJ — and they love to make strobe light effects. They are the true definition of distracted driving.
If you’re not ready for a thrill, you’ll probably resent having this sort of driver.
This seems to be everyone’s favorite. This driver sticks to the three basics: “Hello,” “Do you need me to adjust anything?” and “Have a great day.”
These people do the task at hand by driving carefully to your destination while allowing a comfortable ride without intrusions into your personal life.
Your car ride all of a sudden becomes a relaxing oasis to do whatever you want. You can enjoy a book, catch up on your Instagram feed or enjoy scenery without clenching your teeth in frustration.
These drivers don’t say anything and only speak in one-word sentences. They’re the complete opposite of the talker.
They seem to avoid eye contact and instead focus their attention straight ahead. They have very militant vibes, but they do their jobs and get you to your destination safely.
You may feel as if the trip was a little awkward, but who’s to complain when nothing went wrong?
These drivers are similar to the talker. They ask many questions, but all of the questions are about you. It’s almost as if they’re trying to figure you out.
“Where are you from? Were you raised here? How’s this neighborhood? What do you like doing with your spare time?” The list goes on.
By the end of this trip, you are exhausted and may even start questioning yourself.
Next time you need a ride, you will be delighted to hold a unique knowledge of the character who chauffeurs you to the next destination. So ride away with a sense of nostalgia after identifying your driver as they match the traits named here.
Fingers crossed you don’t get the therapist your next ride!
