Booking a ride these days is quite expensive, and honestly, it’s been a while since I last did. I usually take buses to get to my destination. Though uncomfortable, when I consider the cost of comfort, I willingly submit myself to the discomfort.
Anyway, let me tell you about my last booked ride. I’m one of those people who prefer a quiet trip—no discussions, no small talk. Just take me to my destination, and I’m good! Well, this particular Uber driver delivered a 10-star service while perfectly respecting my "no small talk" preference.
My friends and I had just attended a program in Lekki, and we had the best time imaginable. It was a church event filled with various activities from games to praise sessions and an enlightening discussion by the host. They tackled topics that many young people struggle to understand, particularly misconceptions about love. They explained how to differentiate between love and lust and offered insights into finding true love.
But let me get to the real highlight of our already amazing day. After the program, we were exhausted and decided to book a ride back to the mainland. For those who live in Lagos, you can imagine how expensive that was!
When our driver arrived, he confirmed our location and started the ride. Then, he rolled up the windows, turned on the AC, and the next thing we heard was music playing through his speakers. Apparently, he had asked my friend sitting in the front seat if he was okay with the music, and my friend said yes.
Ladies and gentlemen, what followed was the craziest mix ever! If you’ve ever ridden in a ghetto tricycle where a DJ mix is playing, you’ll know they always have the best selections—and this Uber driver’s playlist was just like that. He gave us an unforgettable ride with an incredible music mix.
The vibe was crazy all the way from the island to the mainland singing along to the songs we knew, humming the ones we weren’t too confident about, and laughing at each other when we messed up the lyrics. The driver was a whole vibe! He didn’t say much throughout the ride, but his music selection did all the talking.
This ride was completely unexpected. Usually, drivers try to engage in small talk, asking personal questions, eavesdropping on phone calls, and even chiming in on conversations, something I find quite annoying, I don't know why it annoys me that much though. But this driver? He understood the assignment. A quiet ride with great music what more could I ask for?