When not wanting to dri ve them selves to a given destination, some passengers — be they faithful to Uber or Lyft — feel the need fo r spee d.

But I feel the need for Ameed.

Ameed Musleh is an independent driver for hire. Although he either owns or has access to newer Lincoln Town Cars, his primary vehicle is a 1998 edition with nearly 400,000 miles on the odometer.

Its back seat and trunk are extraordinarily spacious, and it floats along the road as though you’re on a lake with no chop. Its black exterior is exquisitely maintained; its tan interior is cracking a bit and smells of cigarettes, but is still plenty comfy.

If you want to ride in silence, M r. Musleh , 50, will grant you that serenity without you having to specify as much on an app. If you like your conversation a bit bawdy, Mr. Musleh can work blue. Standup comics read a room; Mr. Musleh reads his back seat.