The Kindness Cab Rolls Across America, Giving Free Rides & Books
Need a complimentary lift? TV host Leon Logothetis will give you one should you connect with him and his Kindness Cab. Starting today, Logothetis will drive from NYC to L.A. in a vintage cab, hitting 11 cities along his national route. And he's not just cruising the states for fun. He's offering free rides to strangers for charity.
Logothetis will keep the meter running during the trip, and the total accrued fares for each city will be donated to a local school to help them buy books via ClassWish, a NYC-based nonprofit organization. Donations will be covered by proceeds from Logothetis' new book, Amazing Adventures of a Nobody, that documents his previous cross-country travels. Any extra needed funds will come directly from his own pockets.
"I was so inspired when I crossed America on the kindness of strangers,” Logothetis says, according to GOOD. “I think this new trip can also serve as inspiration, and it’s a great way for me to give back to the communities that helped me so much. Even if only one child is inspired to become a lifelong reader, I feel my book giveaway will have been a success.”
Logothetis tweeted this morning, "Kindness cab is open for biz." The Kindness Cab is slated to arrive in L.A. on November 14. Below is the tour schedule.
New York - October 24
Washington, D.C. - October 26
Cincinnatti - October 28
Indianapolis - October 29
Chicago - October 31
St. Louis - November 3
Denver - November 7
Santa Fe - November 9
Phoenix - November 11
Las Vegas - November 12
Los Angeles - November 14
Interested riders should call 323-450-5386 for a free ride in their area.
