Uber Driver Graduates From College After Driver Pays Off Debt

An Uber driver in Atlanta was able to graduate from college after one of her riders became invested in her story.

LaTonya Young is a single mother who is a hairdresser by day and an Uber driver at night. One night, she picked up Kevin Esch for a ride to the Mercedes Benz Stadium.

Young told Esch the story about how she had to drop out of Georgia State University because she owed $700 in back tuition. Every time she wanted to pay them, her kids needed something.

A few days later, Georgia State called Young and told her that the debt had been paid. It was the passenger, Mr. Esch, who paid the bill. A few weeks ago, Young graduated with her Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice. Esch attended the ceremony. He was inspired by Young’s story and was compelled to help her.

Source: https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/uber-driver-gets-college-degree-thanks-generosity-passenger/VMLH4UH6QFFYPPHHAUFOAWKH5A/

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