Many people have an affinity for long drives and there is nothing better than a road trip with enjoyable company. However, the story behind the 7-hour journey of Imogen Nicholson, a resident of Britain, is somewhat different. The 19-year-old was forced to take an Uber to travel from London to Durham, a considerable distance of 270 miles, when all trains were canceled due to the strike.
According to a report in The Sun, Imogen’s grandfather, who lives in Durham, was not in the best of health, and she wanted to visit him on his 81st birthday. Her next best option to see him was to take a bus, but she was traveling with a pet rabbit, which would not be allowed on the bus. So, she was left with the option of hiring an Uber cab, though she was aware of the hefty fares that come with it.
“When I came to know that my train back home might be cancelled, I was horrified. I love my grandfather very much; He is undeniably one of the nearest and dearest members of my family. Which is why I am devastated to know that I will not be able to celebrate his birthday with him. All I knew was that I would pay a fortune for an Uber if it was necessary to get there,” Imogen told The Sun.
The 7-hour long journey from London to Durham cost her Rs 2 lakh, but she is not complaining because apart from meeting her grandfather, she made a ‘friend for life’ in her cab driver. Imogen chats with and befriends the driver until the journey is over.
When she booked it she was unsure whether a driver would accept the trip due to the distance, but her driver said, “I’m definitely on the way,” which the 19-year-old described as wonderful. On the way, he also bought some snacks for her, which they shared among themselves.
Imogen shared her travel experience on TikTok and people loved every bit of it. She said that her grandfather and other relatives were horrified when they learned that she had spent Rs 2 lakh to meet them, but was still happy that she could do it.
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