Uber and Lyft very subtly push you to drive - promises of surges, glowstache, bonus etc. dance like sugarplums or whatever dances... It's in their best interest for you to be on the road... The last two nights I've attended gatherings, and have not had good sleeping patterns for driving (Up early, bed late)...
Tonight I was hell bent on driving in the hopes I'd run into that deep pocket sympathizer would greatly appreciate my devotion to getting them home safe... but I sat down to setup the Keurig my father and Suzanne got for me and I said, I'm freaking worn out!
Yeah, I could double pour a strong coffee and back it up with a 12oz redbull my kids got me, but who am I helping at that point... Placing more in jeopardy than a $50 night? not worth it!
Not one person has utilized the free ride codes I've put up.... If you already have Lyft, I understand but 90% of people I've talked to dont even know about them... I offered up 5 free rides up to $10 and not one person has accepted... I'm not basing my decision on that alone, but combined with the fact on my way home tonight with the kids, we took my "Hot Loop" - not one of the bars were open and I could get a ride in YL within 5 minutes - saturated...
I never condone driving tired or under the influence at all, however tonight I was OK to drive, aside from being a little worn out - that changes quickly once I get in the car, restock the waters, and turn on the lights... I become a different person, I crank the radio and wait for my first fare, I snap back to life and I enjoy every minute...
I enjoy fishing, I compare the first fare like the first tug on the line you just cast out - you have to be quick to set the hook, (accept the fare) and from there it's reading everything - sometimes it's tiny, sometimes it will feed you for a few days... But when it's cold and rainy, you know the fish arent going to bite so you dont waste your time... That was tonight...
I know, very odd comparison, but every time I drive I MUST be at the top of my game, if I dont feel it, I dont drive... I'm not feeling it tonight!
Drivers, pay attention to yourself, if you aren't feeling it, shut it down...
#DriveSober #RideDrunk #UberOn #LyftOn #Rideshare
Merry Christmas!
Jeff
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