BOULDER, Colo. — This isn’t your common Uber experience. You may e-book a driver by the app like regular, however one co-pilot is including a particular shock to some Coloradans rides.
He loves a very good scratch, parks and naturally the common “good boy!” Bowie the ‘Uber Canine’ has shortly grow to be an web sensation, after tagging alongside as Kevin Furman’s co-pilot, whereas selecting up Uber fares.
Furman began driving for Uber greater than a decade in the past, however solely began bringing Bowie alongside final yr. Furman took in Bowie as a rescue canine, after his buddy posted Bowie for adoption on Instagram. The connection was fast.
“I noticed him on Instagram, and I knew he was the canine for me,” Furman stated. “I drove seven hours to get him.”
The lengthy drive was value it for Furman. Now this man’s finest buddy spend hours within the automotive each week.
Bowie suffers from separation nervousness, so on a whim at some point, Furman determined to convey Bowie with him for an Uber fare and the remaining was historical past.
“I assume I used to be blessed with an Uber canine,” Furman stated.
Picture courtesy of Kevin Furman.
After seeing the thrilled reactions of his riders, Furman began filming the interactions and it didn’t take lengthy earlier than their lovable dynamic went viral. The duo amassed greater than 400,000 followers on Instagram and began making common media appearances.
“It’s form of loopy how briskly issues have grown,” Furman stated. “We’re simply alongside for the experience.”
Bowie’s attraction is plain. He’s a pure at driving shotgun throughout Uber journeys, greeting passengers with pleasure.
For Furman, the final word purpose is to unfold the phrase about rescuing canines.
“I hope folks watch our movies and take into consideration adopting a canine. There are such a lot of animals on the market who want a house, and Bowie’s story reveals how particular it may be,” Furman stated.
Whether or not it’s cruising round city, stunning passengers with their favourite four-legged co-pilot or sharing life classes alongside the best way, Furman and Bowie are redefining the Uber expertise.
For those who’re ever within the Boulder space and wish a experience, don’t be shocked if you find yourself with a co-pilot who’s nearly as good at navigating the streets as he’s at profitable hearts.
Meet Bowie: The Colorado ‘Uber Canine’ turned Superdog taking up the web
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