Most Annoying Ride of My Life
Saw a funny Lyft story recently that jogged my memory.
It was one of my first times ever using Lyft. I was stuck in a hotel for a week for work in San Marcos TX and decided to go check out some local bars.
Guy pulls up in a giant Toyota Tundra. Hm. Interesting choice. Welcome to Texas, I guess?
I get in and exchange the usual pleasantries. Then I ask, “So how’s your Tuesday night going?” I wish I hadn’t.
The guy launches into a rant about how he can’t make any money because gas is so expensive and nobody is tipping. I get the no tip struggle, but perhaps a Toyota Tundra isn’t the best choice in Lyft vehicles when gas is that big of an issue?
I’m only going 15 blocks. I only ordered the ride because there’s a highway to cross with no good sidewalk.
5 blocks in listening to this guy rant nonstop, giving my usual “Damn, that’s rough. I’m sorry.” The guy looks back at me and says, “Well you know whose fault this really is? Trump!”
Ight. I’ll listen to you vent about your rough night. But I’m not going to pay to sit here and talk politics when I’m just trying to have a nice evening out.
A Toyota Tundra was not a smart vehicle to use for Lyft, and gas was under $2/gal down there at the time.
Know your audience before you’re going to start injecting your religion/family/politics into a discussion. Sometimes I’m up for that kind of discussion. Usually I’m not.
Maybe if your margins are that tight, don’t Lyft in a giant pickup truck in a college town? It’s a well known fact that broke, drunk college kids don’t tip.
I politely excused myself at the next stoplight with a, “Oh that bar looks cool! Just let me out here. Hope your night gets better!”
I tipped him fat anyway just because I think it’s good luck.