Her Uber Driver Passionately Starts Discussing Politics, But What Happened Next Forced Her to Leave the Driver a One Star Review.

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In a tense encounter, the Original Poster (OP) endures a grueling Uber ride with a politically impassioned driver whose views starkly contrast with her own. As the driver’s rant escalates and her focus on driving deteriorates, OP is caught in an escalating struggle between discomfort and safety. The climax arrives as OP faces a moral dilemma that will affect both her immediate journey and the driver’s future.

An Unlikely Encounter

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OP hails an Uber, stepping into the car of a driver whose political views will soon be revealed as significantly different from her own. The driver remains oblivious to this disparity. The journey starts off innocuously enough.

A Question to Spark Discord

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The driver asks about OP’s profession, prompting her to share that she works at a hospital. This casual exchange soon spirals into a passionate political discussion, ignited by the mention of healthcare. OP, however, has no intention of engaging.

Unwanted Political Rants

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The driver dives headlong into a tirade about the state of the healthcare system. Despite OP’s silence, she continues relentlessly, her fervor growing. The politicians she rails against are ones OP supports, but she chooses to remain silent.

An Ignored Green Light

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Her impassioned rant intensifies to the point where she sits, unmoving, at a green light. Cars behind honk as the driver rambles, seemingly lost in her political tirade. OP, trapped in the backseat, can do little but endure the situation.

Danger on the Road

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In a worrisome development, the driver becomes so agitated that she takes her hands off the wheel, gesturing wildly as she talks. The car swerves as her attention drifts further from the road. OP’s anxiety heightens as the ride becomes riskier.

An Unwanted Journey

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OP’s patience begins to wear thin. She silently chastises the driver for discussing such sensitive topics unprovoked, especially when she should be focusing on the road. She wonders how she can communicate her discomfort without sparking further conflict.

The Silent Backseat Passenger

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OP continues to withhold her opinions, preferring to keep the peace rather than add fuel to the fiery discussion. As the driver’s tirade continues unabated, she is forced to consider other options. A confrontation seems increasingly inevitable.

An Internal Debate

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Torn between her desire for a safe ride and the urge to call out the driver’s inappropriate behavior, OP weighs her options. She is aware of the risks associated with confronting a fired-up stranger, but she also recognizes her responsibility as a passenger.

The Driver’s Obliviousness

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Despite OP’s visible discomfort, the driver seems entirely unaware of her reaction, deep in her own world of political frustrations. Her rantings continue unabated, filling the car with tension. The journey feels like it’s stretching on forever.

A Shift in Strategy

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Realizing the driver isn’t going to stop on her own, OP considers using the Uber app to express her concern. She considers rating her poorly in the hopes of preventing future passengers from having a similar experience. However, she hesitates, unsure whether it would be too harsh a penalty.

An Unexpected Stop

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The driver abruptly pulls over at a gas station and steps out, leaving OP alone in the car for a moment. The silence is deafening, but it also brings a sense of relief. The driver mistakenly leaves her wallet open on the console displaying pictures of her family.

A Glimpse into the Driver’s Life

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Resisting the temptation, OP instead takes a closer look at the wallet. The pictures and IDs reveal a woman who has faced hardships, increasing OP’s empathy. Yet, the fear of another politically charged outburst hangs in the air.

The Final Verdict

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Back in the safety of her home, OP follows through on her decision, leaving a one-star rating and a report detailing the driver’s reckless behavior. She wonders if she was too harsh but quickly dispels the doubt.

Was The Woman’s Behavior Appropriate?

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OP posts her story online for feedback. The readers in the forum had a lot of mixed views on the matter. Here are some of their responses:

Forum Responds

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One reader said, “They put your safety in danger. They ranted about politics unprovoked. They drove dangerously because of where you work. You have nothing to feel guilty about.”

Another Commenter Thinks

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Another responder wrote, “I dock stars when I get ranted at. Uber’s a relatively casual job, but when it comes down to it, I’m paying for a service, and I don’t want to engage in the labor of being ranted at, be it political or not. I feel like that should be common sense to anyone.”

A Third View on The Story

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A different person stated, “I once docked stars for my Uber driver saying some incredibly offensive, outright wrong, and fairly scary things when my young kids were in the car.”