Amazingly, I have another story to share about a Lyft driver. Let me begin by stating that I often encounter Lyft/Uber drivers who, for some odd reason, decide that the pickup spot from my residence is diagonally across the street from my house, and it varies from either the left or right side. A couple of times, I have seen them park at the nearest corner to my house, two houses down on the opposite side of the street. I cannot put into words how annoying this is to me. My house number is clearly posted on both sides of my mailbox. I even have a premise note each time I order a ride that states to park in front of my mailbox, and I also have my address listed there again. It is not like it is far to walk, but it is the principle of the thing. Also, I am visually impaired, and when my Lyft/Uber ride is arriving early in the morning, when it is still dark out, or at night, it is hard for me to see. So now that you have the backstory, I will begin.
On Monday morning, I needed to go have blood work completed first thing, and my plan was to be at the lab right when they opened at 7am. I ordered my Lyft, and he arrived right on time, but he parked diagonally across the street, almost to the corner. I was immediately getting annoyed, like it’s way too early for this. I had my phone light on and was flashing it toward him, hoping he would see it, when suddenly this older gentleman got out of his vehicle and crossed the street, heading up my driveway. He says hello and my name, and gently grabs my arm and leads me across to his car. I was in shock at this point because I realized he actually read my note about being visually impaired. He opened the door for me and helped me into the car.
When we arrived at my destination, I made a comment that it was nice and well-lit, where he could drop me off. I said thank you to him, and before I could exit the vehicle, he stated wait, I will help you. I opened the door, and he again helped me out and made sure I got into the building.
I was so touched that, despite his parking across the street from my house, he got a pass for being a gentleman.
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