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December 2023

11/30/2023

By Food for thought

A recent trip from Manatee County to Tampa International Airport stood out,
unexpectedly netting me over $50.00.
Join me as I share the highlights of this surprising windfall, LOL.
Today I drove a scheduled trip, the route took me from Manatee County through a paradise city to Hillsborough County and concluded at Tampa International Airport.
With an estimated $37.00 fare, a generous $14.00 tip from the passenger turned the ordinary trip into a better one.
Breaking it down, the base fare was $37.00, and the additional tip boosted total earnings to over $50.00.
This experience underscored the power of small gestures, showcasing how a generous tip can significantly enhance a driver’s day.
Driving for Uber has been a whirlwind, and this $50.00 surprise exemplifies the unpredictable and exciting nature of the job.
Grateful for the connections, I suppose it was a decent day, I got tipped and no 1 star ratings.