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mopinko

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16. 2 of my daughters, 1 of whom is non-binary, were in an uber in downtown chgo.

Reply to bucolic_frolic (Reply #8)

Mon Jun 24, 2024, 01:34 PM

Jun 2024

the driver started ranting about ‘the gayzzzz’. they were both shocked, but the elder sister took charge and they jumped out at the next red light.
IN CHICAGO.
kiddo has not felt safe since.

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Uber driver played angry right wing radio - LOUD [View all] onlyadream Jun 2024 OP

Bad Review Deep State Witch Jun 2024 #1

suggested review "Uber driver played angry right wing radio - LOUD"... NO TIP!! IA8IT Jun 2024 #2

I've never run into this, but stopdiggin Jun 2024 #3

I would ask if they would mind putting on some music. sdfernando Jun 2024 #4

This FreeState Jun 2024 #17

Politely tell him to turn it off. You'd like quiet to focus on something. NCDem47 Jun 2024 #5

Take out my earbuds and start listening to something else on my phone. Honestly would be afraid to confront, 50 Shades Of Blue Jun 2024 #6

Ask him to turn it the F off. maxsolomon Jun 2024 #7

Open door, roll out of car, put hands over ears, yell for help, claim abuse. bucolic_frolic Jun 2024 #8

2 of my daughters, 1 of whom is non-binary, were in an uber in downtown chgo. mopinko Jun 2024 #16

I would put my earbuds on. MenloParque Jun 2024 #9

I'd say... crud Jun 2024 #10

The ride from hell. I'd ask him politely to turn it off or let me out to call for another ride. hlthe2b Jun 2024 #11

Maybe Timewas Jun 2024 #12

Tell him to turn it off budkin Jun 2024 #13

I once had an Uber driver who was an Afghan interpreter for the U.S. military... PeaceWave Jun 2024 #14

Interesting. H2O Man Jun 2024 #15