My name is Levi Spires. I’m a follower of Christ.
I’m also writer and Uber driver. Each ride is a log for the fire, the fire that's burning inside me to make human connections and tell stories.
But the modern world is working against me. Against humanity. Artificial intelligence, algorithms, social media doomscrolling, unlimited options of fast food delivered by autonomous cars so we can sit at home, alone… all of it like fire retardant chemicals snuffing the flame of life.
I drive strangers every day. People wanting to journey from A to B. Maybe looking for a rolling sanctuary. Maybe looking for a conversation. Maybe a little of all three.
And I wonder to myself, what is happening to the world? What changes are about to come?
Where are we going?
What it’s like being an Uber Driver Video
As an Uber driver, my days can be pretty unpredictable. One minute I'm parked on the Syracuse campus, the next I'm off on a new adventure. Hi, my name is Levi and I've been driving for Uber for the past three years in Syracuse, New York. I've racked up over 5,000 trips and have seen it all. Today, I want to share a little bit about what it's like to be an Uber driver and take you along for one of my trips. But I can't fit everything in just one blog post, that's why I invite you to watch the full video by clicking the link below.