This was a great read - I love how you tied in the three buckets of social relationships to your BlaBla car experience. And I like story about never seeing the Italians again but the memory stays with you, really well said 👏🏼
Beautiful thoughts, you've inspired me to give it a whirl. I interviewed the founder years ago and he told me that in a survey they did over 20% of people said they had revealed something they had never told anyone in their lives during a ride share in a BlaBla!
Thank you for sharing, if you try it let me know how it goes! It's really great in a pinch when public transport isn't available. And so cool you interviewed the founder! That stat is interesting, based on some of the conversations I've had with people during BlaBla rides I could see that being true.
I wonder what it would take to have BlaBla set up in Canada and the US, if they aren't there already. Would it need the environment where people are able to relax and make friends - without the pressure or intention of career networking - or will it help drive us to open up and help foster that sense of greater community?
Blabla car is very popular in France where I live too! 🙂 I feel the magic of those chance encounters here in France too. Each one unique and unforgettable - I'm grateful for each and every one. ❤️
This was a great read - I love how you tied in the three buckets of social relationships to your BlaBla car experience. And I like story about never seeing the Italians again but the memory stays with you, really well said 👏🏼
Beautiful thoughts, you've inspired me to give it a whirl. I interviewed the founder years ago and he told me that in a survey they did over 20% of people said they had revealed something they had never told anyone in their lives during a ride share in a BlaBla!
Thank you for sharing, if you try it let me know how it goes! It's really great in a pinch when public transport isn't available. And so cool you interviewed the founder! That stat is interesting, based on some of the conversations I've had with people during BlaBla rides I could see that being true.
Lovely story and outlook on yet another type of Spanish social connection. Saludos from Barcelona! :)
I wonder what it would take to have BlaBla set up in Canada and the US, if they aren't there already. Would it need the environment where people are able to relax and make friends - without the pressure or intention of career networking - or will it help drive us to open up and help foster that sense of greater community?
Tldr: I need to visit Spain 😅
I heard there's something similar in Canada, Poparide? I wonder if it's well-known there or not. But yes, you should definitely visit Spain! :D
Blabla car is very popular in France where I live too! 🙂 I feel the magic of those chance encounters here in France too. Each one unique and unforgettable - I'm grateful for each and every one. ❤️
I should add that I've never used blabla car, it was created long after I'd become a car owner myself. My young adult kids use it a lot.