My Uber Had A Hello Kitty Theme!

My Uber Had A Hello Kitty Theme!

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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.)

There’s even a Hello Kitty shifter cover (is that even a thing)?

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.

My trying-to-look-dignified-despite-my-surroundings look

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?

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  1. Matt Guest

    I took this exact Uber this morning in DC. It added a little fun to the morning.

  2. Henry Guest

    I was in the disco lyft once. Very fun!

  3. AD Diamond

    That was fun Andrew. Thanks for sharing. Ignore the haters!

    And much better than some of the really nasty ubers I've been in!

  4. emercycrite Guest

    Thanks for the laugh Andrew. Also, nice selfie!

  5. Jay Guest

    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!!!

  6. Paolo Diamond

    I have a Hello Kitty phone case and note the jealous/envious stares I get.

  7. docntx Guest

    Andrew: Thank you!
    We look forward to your humor.
    Normal people get it.

  8. MarkM Guest

    I enjoyed it. Lighten up people!

  9. WoofieWoof Guest

    Where is this Uber? Did you add her as your "favorite driver"?

  10. Richard Sachs Guest

    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.

  11. memmie le blanc New Member

    there's a Hello Kitty driver around LAX too

  12. Debit Guest

    Right, hello kitty fetish is acceptable but others are not.

    Typical liberal close mindedness and hypocrisy.

  13. Robert F Guest

    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.

  14. Andre Member

    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!

  15. JRMW Guest

    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

  16. Daniel New Member

    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.

  17. Anderson24 Guest

    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. :)

  18. Jordan Member

    ‘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?

  19. tim Member

    This is stupid. My 5-year old daughter likes Hello Kitty.

  20. CS Guest

    Are only 6 year old girls writing this blog? Am I in some alternate universe?!
    Help!

  21. Mitch Cumstein Gold

    In other news, I had a grilled cheese for lunch yesterday.

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Matt Guest

I took this exact Uber this morning in DC. It added a little fun to the morning.

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Henry Guest

I was in the disco lyft once. Very fun!

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AD Diamond

That was fun Andrew. Thanks for sharing. Ignore the haters! And much better than some of the really nasty ubers I've been in!

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