Damascus Police Chief Bill Nunley didn't release the driver's name or age but said he was participating in the parade and he had traversed the Appalachian Trail in the past.
The nearest driver is contacted, and once one accepts your request, you are given the name of your driver, the number of the taxi that is headed your way, and an estimated arrival time.
Driver see the individual ratings they received on a given trip, but drivers only have access to the first name of their client (just as you have access to the first name of the driver).