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2 - Adam Thompson: World's Worst Uber Driver?

Feb 25, 201940 minEp. 2
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Episode description

Guest, Adam Thompson, turns Uber’s 5-star rating system on its head by aiming to become the worst-rated Uber driver. Adam’s race to the bottom showcases his imagination, chutzpah and humor.

From leaving passengers at wrong locations to bringing his two-year old son along on rides, Adam takes the convenient and reliable out of ride-sharing. Adam’s zero-star goal makes for a five-star interview.

 

Adam also discusses:

  • How introduction to Uber and his original motivation
  • The merit system of Uber Early interactions with his passengers
  • His frustration with ungrateful passengers
  • His decision to go rogue and try to zero out his star ratings
  • His first passenger ejection
  • His Uber Superbowl experiences with Philidelphia Eagles fans when the Superbowl was in Minneapolis
  • His time in Jamaica when he became an unauthorized Motor scooter taxi
  • His arrest and exoneration for punching a blow-up Joe Camel display and head-butting an off-duty Minneapolis Police Officer

 

Links from this Show:


Alicyn Yaffee (Theme Music)
Marc Yaffee Comedy
Marc Yaffee Corporate website
How Does That Happen on iTunes

 

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