Adriano Sousa, an app driver, took to social media to share a bizarre ride request he received, which was starting from the middle of Lake Palmas at Island of Canela. This island, created by the filling of the lake behind the Lajeado Hydroelectric Plant, is a well-known tourist attraction in Palmas, with access exclusively via boats from the Graciosa Beach pier. Sousa's narrative illustrates the humorous yet bewildering expectations some passengers have regarding transportation in unique locations.

In sharing the details of the ride request, Sousa questioned the logic behind a passenger thinking they could be picked up in a car from an island accessible only by water. His post featured an image confirming that the ride's starting point was indeed marked as the Island of Canela on the app's interface. This incident not only underscores the challenges app drivers face but also sparks a conversation about the transportation options available in such tourist destinations.

The story reflects broader themes of tourism, accessibility, and the habits of travelers who may not fully understand the logistics of their surroundings. It serves to remind both drivers and passengers of the unique scenarios that can arise in the gig economy, where technology interfaces with the whimsical nature of human expectations in unconventional situations.