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How Uber Saved My Life at #SXSW

February 13, 2014 By Jess M Leave a Comment

Last year I faced a particular dilemma being a slightly intoxicated woman in heels a good twenty-five minute walk from the house I was staying at during SXSW. Add in the fact that it was rainy, and I was in no condition to walk as well as being dangerous for a women in any city even a safe southern city like Austin by myself. I calmly pulled out my phone and was thankful I had my juice pack to keep my phone charged for emergencies. I quickly called for a car using Uber to pick me up. The car to my surprise was a Rolls Royce to take my home. Yes, you read correctly a Rolls Royce, and it was freaking amazing. I’m pretty certain that Uber saved my life and at minimum kept this slightly intoxicated lady in heels from making a very uncomfortable 25 minute walk of shame.

rolls-royce

Sadly, the intoxicated me didn’t snap any pictures other than what you see above, but I’m still thankful for the service that got me home quickly and safely. I did, however, make my driver stop off for an emergency visit to the In & Out Burger as I was having a particular burger craving.  Imagine a Rolls Royce rolling through the drive through at midnight. Sadly, I haven’t been in a Rolls Royce since, but my love affair with the driver service Uber began much before that. It’s been my go to when I travel to cities like New York, Denver and even my former hometown, Oklahoma City. Now living in the San Francisco Bay area, it’s the only cab service I use to shuttle me around the streets of San Francisco when I don’t have the time to walk to my next important coffee or lunch meeting.

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Outside of SXSW, Uber has been amazing at conferences especially last year at the Chicago SHRM Conference. The cab line at the McCormick hotel was 45 minutes long, and I had dinner plans that couldn’t wait. My Uber car arrived in under 10 minutes, and as I walked to my car, I dealt with an angry mob of cab waiters in line who yelled at me while I entered by Uber taxi. Hotel staff even tried to step in to stop me. I made my dinner plans on time. Again, Uber saved the day. I’m so in love with Uber, really.

Love Uber? Feel free to share your best Uber stories below.

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About Jess M

Jessica Miller-Merrell, is workplace change agent and author focused on human resources and talent acquisition living in Austin, TX. Recognized by Forbes as a top 50 social media influencer. She's the founder of Workology. Follow her on Twitter, @jmillermerrell.

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