We Asked And You Told Us The Reasons You Love Driving With Uber

Discovering new restaurants and enjoying a flexible schedule are just a few reasons. Sign up to become a driver-partner with Uber.

We asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell us the reasons they love driving with Uber. Take a peek below...

Encountering people you just haven't met yet! (Some people call them strangers....)

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"I drive in a college town and have a blast. Always fun to meet new people."

—alexj4003e7705

Unearthing new spots in your neighborhood to visit on your own free time.

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"I used to deliver with Uber Eats and loved finding new restaurants that I’d never heard of."

—jasminej45543eebf

Planning your driving around your life — and not the other way around.

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"Without the awesome schedule flexibility of driving with Uber, I would not be able to pick up and drop off my kids at school, stay home with them when they are sick, or take them to regular doctor and dental appointments."

—tarajadej

Chatting with riders.

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"What I enjoy most is the riders. They sometimes open up and you really share a connection with them."

—melissaweikelg

Using it as a chance to spend more time in areas you love.

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"I get to go back to the DC area, which is my hometown, every weekend to make some cash."

—missysmiles

Hearing others' great tales while getting them where they need to go.

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"I like driving because I tend to get along with everyone, and it's fun to meet people and hear their stories."

—jenisist

Meeting interesting people from all walks of life...including sports superstars!

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"I drive in a main travel hub for both work and vacation and it’s great chatting and hearing about people. I’ve had such good rides with some that we’ve exchanged business cards. Uber is great — I've also met some professional sports players and CEOs of big companies."

—madison6130

So if you've considered driving with Uber and could get down with those perks, sign up today to partner with Uber.

Submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity.