This might be hard to believe but back in the day, if you were into online dating, you were considered a creepy, ugly loser who didn't know how to talk to the opposite sex. Now it's the only way that people date. Even non-dating apps are being used to meet new people and hook up. UberPOOL has become one of those apps (I am pretty sure Uber discourages their customers from using it for that purpose but this blog post isn't about that).
If you've never used it before, UberPOOL is their cheaper service offering, which allows customers to save money by matching you with other riders who are headed in the same direction. I guess there is something romantic about being in the backseat with another person that makes people start talking and then treat it as a speed dating opportunity. I've never used UberPOOL before but I was told by one of my models who does that you can check the app to see who you are matched with (the person's Facebook profile photo will be shown). This alternative use of the ride-sharing app could be seen as an unexpected benefit of the sharing economy. It could also be seen as creepy...personally, I wouldn't want some stranger to see where I'm getting dropped off, like my home, for example.
Before you delete Tinder, realize that this phenomenon typically exists in younger, metropolitan areas and during certain times of the day (or night). Suburban riders lean heavily towards family types so maybe don't try it if you're outside of a city or in a rural area. But if it's a weekend night and you're coming out of the clubs, your chances might be pretty high that you'll get hit on or you'll meet someone who's in the mood for a little late-night hookup.
One good thing about UberPOOL is that at least you have the driver there as a sort of "chaperone" and you can always start pulling her/him into the conversation if you start to get uncomfortable. Or you know, just pay extra so you can ensure your privacy.
Is using ride sharing services as a dating app clever or creepy? Let me know in the comments!
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