You Don't Need to Drive Anymore

You don’t need to drive anymore. This weekend, Tiger Woods was involved in another car incident—and it got me thinking. Episode - 2229 Why are people still driving themselves… when they don’t have to? In this episode of The Daily Drive, I connect three things: My own experience as a private driver for a single client. Uber’s move to acquire a chauffeur service (Blacklane). And what this all means for the future of Uber drivers Because this isn’t just about Tiger… It’s about decisions, responsibility, and where rideshare is going next. If you’re a driver, this might be the shift you haven’t seen yet. If you’re a passenger, this might change how you think about getting from A to B. ⸻ ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 Tiger Woods & the question nobody’s asking 1:30 Why people still choose to drive 2:45 My experience as a private driver 5:30 What clients actually want (discretion, professionalism) 7:30 Uber buying Blacklane — what it signals 9:30 Autonomous cars vs human drivers 11:30 The real opportunity for drivers 13:30 The biggest challenge with private driving 15:00 What this means for the future 17:00 Final thoughts