Pickup driver was waiting to surprise passengers—but when they spotted him, their words brought him to tears
It is often said that in everything we do, we have the opportunity to make a difference. A man who goes by @thetripman_ on Instagram is proving this every day. As a pickup driver, he is known for his excellent service to passengers. The enthusiastic motorist goes above and beyond to make the riding experience a memorable and unique one. He set out to do the same thing as part of his service during a pickup for two young women. However, as soon as they were settled in the seats, before he could even begin, the duo caught him off guard after a simple observation.
As his page captures, the driver picks up passengers and turns their day around with his specially curated drive. Whether a person is having a bad day, is tired, bored or even just neutral, he has the perfect dose to brighten their day. At the end of his drives, customers are left with the reminder that there is more light and hope in the world. Through it all, his purpose is only to do an exemplary job as a driver, keeping customers satisfied and ensuring a smooth ride. For this pickup, too, his plan was the same. His usual technique is to build rapport and get to know his client and then give them a vibe per their preference.
One of the women got into the backseat and was getting comfortable. The driver greeted her and asked how she was doing when he was met with a confusing silence. The passenger, in a matter of seconds, had made a single observation that left them all stunned. “Wait…” she said. The driver was forced to turn around at the unusual tone and caught her staring at him while she held her hand over her mouth in utter disbelief. “Are you the...?” she said, trying hard to find words. “Get in!” she yelled at the other passenger traveling with her. As soon as the other woman got in, she, too, began to stare at him and asked, “Are you the Tripman?”
“Yes, do you know me?” the driver asked, absolutely confused, yet smiling ear to ear. “Yes!” the girls exclaimed in an excited cheer. They knew exactly who the man was and had eagerly been waiting to become fortunate recipients of his creative pickup. The driver, who wanted to surprise his passenger, was instead surprised by their love for his work. The women instantly began dancing and doing a routine in the backseat as he started to drive. “You know all my processes, how do you know all my processes?” he asked in utter disbelief, feeling like a complete celebrity. The man was moved and his joy knew no bounds. “You took all my funny,” he said, trying to hold back his tears.
The driver continued his trip by asking the woman to choose a song, as he usually did. He followed up with the rest of his process — switching on the disco lights, giving them their karaoke mics and lightning glasses. They belted out their requested “Freddy Mercury” mix, leaving the driver with a grateful realization that what he was doing mattered. It’s the only explanation for a stranger giving his work so much recognition and love. @kyokushinchef14 said, “Love the look of excitement when she realizes who you are. That’s class. Got to love it!” @victoriabelangerr added, “I think this kind of interaction would make my whole LIFE.”
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