A Night In The Life Of A Part-Time Uber Driver

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There’s something about the way the orange glow of the streetlights reflect off the marine layer that’s engulfing the 2AM sky. I feel like a lone wolf, wandering the streets of a sleeping city looking for any semblance of life for one last time tonight. 

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It took approx. 15 minutes for the bars to clear out and leave the Newport Peninsula a sleepy little town.

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...got singled out and pulled aside at a checkpoint but was let go again because I was on an Uber trip!

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I got pulled over after cutting off a California Highway Police vehicle. Upon asking me for my license and registration, he sees my Uber app running and asks if I'm with a client. After confirming, told me to be careful and to get directions before commencing my trip!

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School is officially out and the college kids in bar-centric Newport Beach are boozing it up at 730pm. College kids use Uber the most, this will be a good weekend!

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My night was cut short. Nothing serious, though. I will be on the road tonight!

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I believe I speak on behalf of all drivers when I say "thank you for inputting your final destination when you request a ride." On nights like this when everyone is sloshed, it is greatly appreciated!

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It's nearly midnight, and all of these drunken college kids spilling onto Hollywood Blvd signal the official start of Christmas break. Tonight is the perfect night to drive. Stay safe drivers, and don't get thrown up on!

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Decided to take a break in Burbank so I stopped by a local park. I wasn't alone--a pack of coyotes came out to look for food without any concern that I was even there!

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As an Uber driver, I'm in the business off moving people but sometimes, i have passengers that move me. Tonight's drop off was in Newport Beach's pier.

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Steam, heat, and rhythm in the back seat of my car

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Passenger: “Can you stop by a 7 eleven?” Me: “Yes.” Passenger: “Do you want me to get you anything?” Me: “No thanks, man.” Passenger: “You seem like a good guy, what do you want?” Me: “Thanks. Ok, I’ll have a coconut water.”

Passenger walks out with a Coke and a water!

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Well, I made it halfway to Disneyland when I received a trip request that took me in the opposite direction towards bar-centric downtown Fullerton.

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You can't drive in the OC without picking up a couple of passengers from Disneyland. Tonight, my clients have all sat in the passenger seat. People usually ask me if it's ok to sit in front, but tonight everyone is going for it! It's kind of different from a cab, where you have to sit in the back--Uber is a more personal, friendlier service and I strive to be make everyone as comfortable as possible!

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My passenger-- a full-time elevator/escalator builder, part time comedian doing stand-up in Hollywood bars. I asked “how’s business?”…his reply? “Up and down”

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Stopped by an empty park before driving tonight, and the skies opened up for the moon. Driving gets pretty hectic, especially around 1AM; it's nice to take a moment to just appreciate the calmness.

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Passenger runs up to my window after waiting for 5 minutes....

I waited 5 minutes for the passenger to show, which is customary. moments after, a man walks out, followed closely by a woman.

"Sorry," she says. "my parents were sad to see me leave.

“where are you visiting from?” I asked.

Male Passenger: “About 2 miles east.”

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