Every pet owner should be responsible enough to ensure their pet’s well-being. There are countless ways a dog or other animal can get into trouble, one of which is being left in a car. This is especially dangerous during summer when cars can quickly overheat.
While cars can be hazardous for pets, there are also ways they can create joy in a vehicle. One clever Uber driver demonstrated this perfectly as his puppy made nearly every passenger’s ride special.
Two friends from New Jersey experienced this firsthand during a 30-minute Uber ride after a concert.
5-Star Ride
Two girls from New Jersey were attending a Taylor Swift concert, after which they had to get back to the airport. In order to achieve that, they ordered an Uber to take them there.
When the Uber finally arrived and they sat in the vehicle, the driver immediately asked them if they minded animals, and a second after, handed them a cute little Cockapoo puppy whose name was Richard.
One of the girls, Rebecca Ariz, was over the moon because of this cute furry fellow who was so calm and loving while sitting in her arms. She couldn’t resist recording these heartwarming moments and sharing the video with her TikTok friends.
“So I got in an Uber. The driver asked if we’re okay with animals. He then handed us Richard.” she wrote in the video.
Rebecca and her friend were so in love with Richard that they even refused to hand him back when they arrived at the airport. If Rebecca had been able to adopt him, she would surely have returned home to New Jersey with a new family member.
However, what she could do was tip the driver $20 and give a 5-star rating, which he absolutely deserved.
“5 stars. Above and beyond.” Rebecca happily stated in the caption of the video.
Amazing Reactions
When Rebecca posted the TikTok video on November 25, 2024, she knew that it would attract a lot of attention. However, even she could not believe that it would be to this extent.
There were numerous reactions and we decided to highlight some of the best comments.
“puppy gets socialised, driver gets good reviews, customers get dog snuggles. this is a win on every possible level 😭,” one user wrote.
“Good way to always get 5 star reviews,” another added.
And, the third wrote: “Ok but Uber should partner with shelters and have adaptable pets along for the rides!!!”
If Uber staff want to maximize their business success, they should definitely consider this idea!