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  • Gothenburg Trip – Day 0 (Low Rated Passenger Gets Uber)

    Gothenburg Trip – Day 0 (Low Rated Passenger Gets Uber)

    We were going to get a bus from the delights of the JD Wetherspoon venue in Hayes & Harlington to the Ibis Styles Heathrow. However, Richard thought we should get a taxi, which is very brave given his low Uber rating. But I didn’t say anything. I did wonder whether I should find a sherpa to help him with all that baggage though.

    This was the best photo that I could get in the taxi, which was an upgrade to Uber Executive or whatever it’s called. And, to add delight to proceedings, the taxi driver had the same car as my friend Liam (not literally the same car obviously). This is clearly God telling Richard to get a car like that, he’s showing him the way.

    Anyway, that got us to Ibis Styles Heathrow in style, I normally arrive worn out after walking three miles to get there. And, we did get a taxi and fingers crossed they rated Richard 5 out of 5.

  • Cardiff – Uber

    Cardiff – Uber

    It was the end of the evening and we decided to get an Uber home. Richard used his Uber account to book the taxi, although he’s not very competent at these younger person’s apps and so he got a bit muddled up where to stand, so we ended up standing in a pedestrianised street.

    The biggest crisis though is that Richard has a very poor Uber rating. Liam and I have 5 star ratings from drivers, whereas Ross doesn’t use such technology. I am a naturally courteous passenger, giving consideration to the needs of the driver, which is why I obtain very high ratings. Richard has a much lower rating, but it’s not for me to comment why.

    After we found a driver to accept Richard’s low score on the app, we were on the way back to the hotel. The driver was fortunate that he was setting some passengers down in the exact place he was picking us up, although I suspect it’s more likely he suggested that they got out at that spot for his convenience. Either way, everyone looked happy.

    I commented to the driver about Richard’s predicament and as Richard promised to tip him, I’m fairly confident that he secured a 5 star rating on this journey. I was glad to be of assistance, but I don’t need any praise for that.

    To cover myself legally, can I note that Richard is contacting Uber’s customer service support to contest his rating. He denies any allegations that he is anything other than the perfect customer and he notes that he always tips generously.