17 Uber Pool stories that will make you never want to share your ride again

Who doesn't have a story?

There's a good reason why plenty of users have sworn off riding Uber Pool — the people.

If you've ever needed a quick cab on a budget, you know how clutch Uber Pool can be. But pooling in a packed car with thrifty strangers can lead to some pretty unique circumstances and memorable stories. Whether it's the driver or the passengers, someone (or everyone) is bound to make your next Uber Pool ride unforgettable.

1. Elizabeth city

2. Everyone deserves to get down

3. Saving this excuse for a future emergency

4. Where do these people come from?

5. Unexpected Uber Eats

6. Perfect time to cancel the night

7. Next level creepy

8. Rude. But also who hasn't thought it?

9. When you thought you ordered an X but it's taking you nowhere fast

10. There's no stranger vibe than the tension in a dead silent Uber

11. So cryptic, why is it so important?

12. Socializing is better in silence

13. Gonna need to wipe down those seats

14. Absolutely not. Downright unacceptable.

15. Uber karma

16. Pooling requires full aggro

17. What are they seeing that we don't?

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