'Passengers who never get picked up also say they value their partner’s time. Call it copium. Cynics also flag that people get late, flights get delayed, and the act itself seems performative. To think about it, being received with a chart paper banner, massive flowers, and a jumping jack salute doesn’t really fix a lousy relationship. It’s also a classic lovebomber trait—I can attest. It’s far easier to figure out the Ola, Uber thing.'

Ratan Priya writes