Posted on Dec 11, 2017Updated on May 22, 2021, 8:23 am CDT
For most of us, a dope Uber experience is defined by whether the driver offered free water or had great taste in music. If we’re lucky, maybe the driver will offer some sage wisdom or a great pep talk, too.
But one Uber driver from Florida did even more than that last weekend when she happened upon a poor girl visiting from Texas who had just been blown off by her boyfriend.
Lucky for us, the Uber driver livetweeted the whole experience, allowing people from all over the world to follow along.
The saga began when a woman named Leah broke down inside an Uber, telling her driver that she’d flown alone from Texas to meet up with her boyfriend who then claimed he couldn’t see her because he would get in trouble with his football coaches.
“She tells me that she flew alone from Texas to see a guy and he abandoned her so I did what I would want someone to do for me,” the Uber driver, @vickto_willy, tweeted. “I invited her to hang out with my friends and I.”
I was driving for uber today & this girl gets in the car. I ask her hows her day been & she breaks down. She tells me that she flew alone from Texas to see a guy & he abandoned her so I did what I would want someone to do for me. I invited her to hang out with my friends & I.
— la loba (@vickto_willy) December 10, 2017See AlsoWoman Shares 30 “Situations When It’s Best To Lie” For Your Own Safety (New Tips)First Qantas Boeing 747 makes historic final landingPhotos from Air New Zealand's archives reveal golden age of travelUS airman who tackled train terrorist leaves hospital with a wave
Like y’all don’t understand. This girl was near her breaking point. She thought she could trust this guy. She’s been alone at her hotel since Thursday. My friends and I are about to show her a bomb time so that her trip isn’t completely pointless.
— la loba (@vickto_willy) December 10, 2017
Update: My friends and I offered to jump the guy for her but she politely declined and said that karma will get him…like sis karma might get him but my hands are faster pic.twitter.com/exkr3ep8Yz
— la loba (@vickto_willy) December 10, 2017
She just told us that when he came to her hotel, he asked her where he could park his car so no one would see it. He claim since he plays for FSU his coach would be mad if he knew he was there. Likeeee I’m pissed! He clearly hiding something. What y’all think? pic.twitter.com/4ow9dDdVC6
— la loba (@vickto_willy) December 10, 2017
If everything described in the following tweets is correct, the Uber driver and her friends showed Leah a good time in Florida. They pregamed, listened to Florida rap, went clubbing—Leah even got to stage dive.
Update: Her name is Leah. She’s super sweet and charming and I’m about to show her a good time. Taking her to a pregame, already got her listening to Florida music like Ice Berg and Major Nine. Changing her life and getting her lit. pic.twitter.com/L3ncXSOksO
— la loba (@vickto_willy) December 10, 2017
Update: She stage dived. I have no words. This has become a responsibility greater than I could have ever imagined. She’s heart broken. Her emotions are everywhere and the alcohol has enhanced that. I don’t regret it. At least she’s having fun.
— la loba (@vickto_willy) December 10, 2017
And when Leah’s boyfriend called to explain himself, the Uber driver even defended Leah, stood up for her, and put that boy’s full name and Instagram on blast. Of course, that kind of doxxing is also problematic, especially since we don’t know his side of the story. As such, we’ve blocked out his name and any other identifying information.
She continued on Twitter while posting a social media account with his name and photo: “Update: I just told him to watch his back because I was going to tell my twitter family his @. Anyone know this prick?? He claims to be a student athlete for Florida State. So good that he thinks he can treat girls however he wants without it backfiring.”
The Uber driver even made sure Leah made it to bed that night and saw her off before she headed back to Texas.
Update: She’s safely back at her hotel. I have to take all my other friends home. But I promised to check on her in the morning and drive her to the airport to catch her flight. The night was wild but it was worth it. Glad to have met my new friend, Leah💛. pic.twitter.com/KMfULJWnq2
— la loba (@vickto_willy) December 10, 2017
She is on her way home. Texas, take care of her 💛 pic.twitter.com/nM5GIh3Kqd
— la loba (@vickto_willy) December 11, 2017
Never underestimate the power of female camaraderie. People on Twitter applauded the Uber driver for identifying a person in need and providing support to a stranger.
https://twitter.com/SammyXSky/status/939904979367792640
I think my heart is going to explode from all the wholesomeness 😩
— 𝖈𝖆𝖒𝖎𝖑𝖑𝖊 (@vminbaraz) December 11, 2017
It's encouraging. I believe some people wants to do this too but have not enough courage.
— c h a e r i (@chaerinova) December 10, 2017
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*First Published: Dec 11, 2017, 2:28 pm CST
Tess Cagle
Tess Cagle is a reporter who focuses on politics, lifestyle, and streaming entertainment. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Texas Monthly, the Austin American-Statesman, Damn Joan, and Community Impact Newspaper. She’s also a portrait, events, and live music photographer in Central Texas.
