Dear Cab Driver,
First and foremost, thank you for doing your job regardless of the irresponsible, immature, and juvenile clients you have. Every weekend, and yes, weeknights too, you are always there—ready to help and take us college students to wherever our heart's desire.
I have to admit, you are very smart. You know where to go and how to get there in efficient time. So, in honor of you, I commend you for all of your duties. And here are just some of the reasons why I’m thankful for you.
1. Thank you letting my awful, off-pitched singing voice not only fill the cab, but your ears as well. Your endurance and lack of complaint is astounding.
2. Thank you for allowing me to sit on the laps of my friends so I can stick with them and not have to take another cab. While it is very illegal, your nonexistent concern for my safety is very appreciated.
3. Thank you for picking me up and dropping me off outside of Gartland even though you’re not supposed to. A trip to Donelly is enough to make me not go out.
4. Thank you for being there for me in the snow, rain, and hail.
5. Thank you for the excessive amount of business cards you’ve given me that now fill my wallet. Whenever I’m stuck somewhere, I know I'll be calling you.
6. Thank you for picking me up at the train station and pretending you don’t recognize me from when you drove me the previous Saturday night.
7. Thank you for introducing me and my friends to your original mixtape.
8. Thank you for being featured in my Snapchat story with no complaints.
9. And thank you for, on occasion, only charging two dollars per ride.
I apologize for all of the times I forgot to thank you while getting in and out of the cab. In the future, I promise to always treat you with the utmost respect. You have to deal with a lot, and I’m truly thankful for that.
Sincerely,
A Marist Student
