Bunny Rivera and her son.

Courtesy of Bunny Rivera

Uber driver Bunny Rivera started working for the rideshare company after she became a mom. Rivera said the job was flexible and she enjoyed the experience, so she stuck with it. She recalled some of her most unexpected holiday experiences, which include really big tips.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Bunny Rivera, a 35-year-old Uber driver from Washington, DC, about her experiences working during the holiday season. It's...

Continue Reading I drove Uber during the holidays to get my son the gift he wanted. I didn't think I'd get enough tips, but then a Christmas miracle happened.