Although 60 percent of Super Shuttle's business is residential, tourists are typically the most interesting riders. Dupbernell recalls driving a group of European tourists down Market Street near Post Street when a blond Nordic type asked if they were in Chinatown. It turns out just about anyone can drive for Super Shuttle. Applicants are quizzed on their basic knowledge of the city. They're also tested on their ability to use a Thomas Brothers street map.
New drivers receive less than a week of training, and they're wearing a blue windbreaker in no time.
But they probably won't wear it for long. Turnover at Super Shuttle is high. As with most jobs, a sense of humor helps. All we need is a good screenwriter. Two months from now, when I'm in Vietnam, someone might want to call Jerry Seinfeld.