Driving Mr. Lazy! (Part I)

Upfront apologies are due for shamelessly co-opting and tweaking the name of one of my favourite movies of all time—the 1989 Driving Miss Daisy in the header above. In my defense, it not just fits the future contents of this article to the T, but also, it’s so darn ‘punny’.  Yes, much to the horror of most of you auto-junkies and car nuts out there, I am one of those people who simply abhors driving any kind of vehicle, even if it meant to save my life. And no, the irony isn’t lost on me, a travel writer with a little over 63 countries’ entry stamps in his booklet of dog-eared passports. But then, it also makes me the perfect person to give you his professional opinion on what maketh the perfect ride and what doesn’t.  Over the last 14 years of travelling around the world, I’ve amassed a wealth of chauffeur experiences; both great and a few not-so-great. From dedicated professionals who have gone out of their way to make my ride a dream one to others who couldn’t have cared less if they were driving a herd of cattle to auction!   So, in no particular order, here are the top