[NAGDU] A good Uber experience

[Debbie Malone]

I also want to share some positive experiences. It’s nice to focus on the
positive. Both similar instances, one in Tampa, Florida and the other one
in Peabody Massachusetts. In both instances the driver was so kind that he
not only was happy to see the dog, but also helped us load and unload the
items we bought at the store. Like I said two separate incidents two
separate states and that was within the last month both instances. It just
really restores My faith in humanity. Grateful for the kindness that they
showed.

*Debbie Malone*

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On Fri, Oct 11, 2024 at 10:11 AM Shannon Cook via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> I love that name Igloo. Not too many "I" names.
>
> Shannon Cook
> The greatest investment you can make in this world is kindness.
>
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> Recently some people talked about good experiences they had with Uber, and
> my husband and I had one this week.
>
> When I saw our driver's name when the ride was accepted, I was anxious
> because it looked like a Muslim name.  It's not good to stereotype, but I
> feel I've had more service animal issues with Muslim drivers.  But I
> needn't
> have worried.  He made a U-turn so he'd be right in front of the house,
> instead of the usual across the street.  He didn't say a word about the
> dog.
> And, very surprisingly, we got the same driver on our trip home.  We
> thought
> we were waiting in a good place, but the driver couldn't pull up there, so
> he parked and came and got us.  On the way home, he asked a couple
> questions
> about Igloo.  His English wasn't perfect, but good enough to understand.
>
> And he ignored his GPS, which always tells drivers to go around the corner
> from our house, and pulled up right in front instead.  I think he was the
> best driver we've ever gotten.
>
> Tracy
>
>
>
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