Usually I take the Metro home from work, but sometimes when I stay late I spring for an Uber. Earlier this week when I opened up the app and requested a ride after a long day, I didn’t know what I was getting myself into.
It was an UberPOOL, and it turned out to be a minivan with two other riders. When I got in, I immediately noticed that something was different.
Had I unwittingly boarded one of EVA Air’s specially themed planes? It was pretty much Ben’s dream Uber – all decked out in Hello Kitty swag!
There was also a tip jar which, while not specifically Hello Kitty-themed, at least conformed with the color scheme. (Though nowadays I just tip through the app anyway.)
I wasn’t sure whether I felt kind of silly with my head pressed up against a kitty headrest or if it was the most awesome thing ever.
Kudos to the driver for making an extra effort to give passengers a memorable ride!
Has anyone else ever taken a themed Uber? What was it like?
I took this exact Uber this morning in DC. It added a little fun to the morning.
I was in the disco lyft once. Very fun!
That was fun Andrew. Thanks for sharing. Ignore the haters!
And much better than some of the really nasty ubers I've been in!
Thanks for the laugh Andrew. Also, nice selfie!
lol k
If I jumped into a ride share like that, it would instantly put a big smile on my face!
What a fun ride it'd be if it was a pool and other riders got in along the way! Kudos to the driver!!!
I have a Hello Kitty phone case and note the jealous/envious stares I get.
Andrew: Thank you!
We look forward to your humor.
Normal people get it.
I enjoyed it. Lighten up people!
Where is this Uber? Did you add her as your "favorite driver"?
UberPOOL as well as LyftLINE are generally despised by Uber and Lyft drivers. It ranks right up there with using Postmates for a McDonalds meal. Stick with UberX or regular Lyft for the extra dollar.
oooh - yay.
there's a Hello Kitty driver around LAX too
Right, hello kitty fetish is acceptable but others are not.
Typical liberal close mindedness and hypocrisy.
The decals on the side of the van make it art. They're so low key! It's like one Hello Kitty fan signaling to others in anti-Kitty world.
I had an Uber that had a working Nintendo 64 with Mario Kart for 3 players (2 screens on the head rest and 1 on the dashboard). It was so fun!
Are those fake fingers on the outside of car by the door? (Making it look like fingers slammed in door?
There are a lot of negative posters lately. Sad
Oh please with the negative comments. This is the reason why i love OMAAT so much. Its versatile. Its entertaining. Its an all rounder. Please continue with these type of posts Andrew. I for one am enjoying it.
While I am not a Hello Kitty fan, I really appreciate occasional light-hearted articles like this one. Thank you, Andrew! The last picture is fantastic. :)
‘Travel themed news’? This is getting a tiny bit out of hand.... if it’s a hello kitty themed plan, fine; BUT AN UBER? Really? Lucky, keep your writers on track please... does anyone actually care about this?
This is stupid. My 5-year old daughter likes Hello Kitty.
Are only 6 year old girls writing this blog? Am I in some alternate universe?!
Help!
In other news, I had a grilled cheese for lunch yesterday.