Somewhere in the world, two Uber drivers are surely kicking themselves after completely failing to clock that their passengers were world-famous pop stars Ellie Goulding and Lorde.

Lorde has shared a hilarious story about a taxi driver who was completely unaware that he had driven not one but two very famous celebrities to their destinations in the same day.

Lorde took it pretty well, but she can take comfort from poor Ellie’s even more awkward Uber ride – when the driver not only failed to recognise her, but also insulted her music. Oops.

Lorde and Ellie are pals
Lorde and Ellie are pals (Evan Agostini/AP)