INTRODUCTION

 Hi! 

My name is Grayson, and I reside 17 kilometres (or roughly 11 miles for my American readers) away from my high school. Although 17 kilometres may not seem like much, my city's infrastructure ensures that it takes me 45 to 60 minutes to get to school. Yes, it seems annoying, but after taking the same route to school for more than six months, you learn to get used to it.

I typically have a calm, uneventful, and occasionally scenic morning journey to school. My evening commute is rather unique. I use the ridesharing app Bolt to get home, and as a result of Bolt, I get picked up by a new driver each day. Each driver has a distinct narrative, point of view, and voice. These drivers make my evening. journey more intriguing, exciting, and less dull. Most of them are typically friendly and hospitable, and most of all, they have a tale to share. Every narrative feels like it comes from a separate realm. Some worlds are gloomy, while others are more lighthearted, funny, and wholesome. But each of their tales is captivating and a joy to listen to.

I am so taken with these extraordinary realms that I have decided to capture as many excursions as possible. I believe drivers are among the least heard individuals in my community, and it saddens me that their individual experiences are not heard. So come along with me as I write about my evening journey and the folks who make it possible. 

I hope you enjoy these stories as much as I do 🙂

NOTE

This blog is driven by the hardworking bolt drivers who have been nice enough to share their stories with me; in order to protect their privacy, I will ask for the driver's permission to have specific pieces of information published on the blog. I will not document my commute with any driver who denies me access. The real names of the drivers will also not be disclosed on this website and fake names will be used instead

This site respects the individual rights of all parties involved.