Grand Strand Uber driver celebrates passengers by writing a e book

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – Jeff Hoenig loves being an Uber driver.

“There’s nothing higher than to have folks get out of the automobile laughing and saying that is the most effective journey I’ve ever had,” mentioned Hoenig.

It’s been his purpose after retiring from the courier service and becoming a member of the corporate in 2018.

Koenig enjoys enjoying trivia video games along with his passengers and sharing their fascinating tales with different riders. One features a lady letting him attempt on a Kansas Metropolis Chiefs Tremendous Bowl ring.

“I wish to entertain them and present them one thing they’ve by no means seen and the third factor is, I would like them to have enjoyable,” he mentioned.

His journey is definitely a singular expertise and so is his automobile.

“Welcome to my museum. Lilly [the mannequin head] will get a variety of consideration. Some folks take footage of her,” he quipped.

Hoenig, often known as the “Sunshine Man,” began his museum with a optimistic message posted in his automobile and a few sports activities hats on the dashboard as a dialog starter.

“I’ve my Giants, Yankees and Knicks hats and so that will get consideration, particularly from New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts,” mentioned Hoenig.

His passengers shortly helped it develop with their very own tales to inform, via newspaper clippings, footage and cash. Hoenig rattled off the 40 various kinds of monies from 38 nations that cowl his inside. His favorites are hanging entrance and middle.

“The primary one and the final one I acquired was from South Africa with Nelson Mandela on the entrance there,” he mentioned. “I would like folks to see not solely how totally different the cash is, however I wish to present them how totally different it’s to say thanks.”

The memorabilia and memorable conversations impressed Hoenig to create two blogs and write a e book known as Driving on the Sunny Aspect with 10,000 Strangers. It’s a compilation of motivational quotes, humorous moments and his 50 prime rides.

“The e book is admittedly devoted to folks even when they’re not within the e book, a few of them have made my day and a few of them are unforgettable,” mentioned Hoenig.

He additionally presents passengers through the vacation season with a sheet of his favourite passenger quotes.

“I would like folks to really feel like I’m their pal,” mentioned Hoenig.

Hoenig hopes the theme of his e book and his candid conversations will just do that.

“Wherever you might be, whether or not it’s in an Uber or in a Lyft or in a grocery retailer, you may have the facility to alter folks’s day,” he mentioned.

Click on right here if you happen to’d wish to learn his e book.

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