At what rating does Uber fire you?

“You are encouraged to maintain at least a 4.6 average over your most recent 100 trips,” Uber tells drivers online. “If your rating over the most recent 100 trips is below a 4.6, your profile may be at risk of deactivation.”



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For years, the two-way rating system has fueled Uber's power over its riders and drivers. Low-performing drivers — those with an average of four stars or less — were at risk of deactivation. Even some poorly behaved passengers could get kicked off the platform if they received enough one-star ratings.

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What's considered a bad rider rating? Anything below 4.5 stars isn't ideal. If you check your rating and it's lower than you like, the only way to make it better is to take more rides and take heed to the following advice. It may take a while, but that 3.9 can grow to 4.6 in no time.

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Do Uber drivers get fired if they have really low ratings? Oh yes, and it doesn't take really low ratings. If you rating falls below 4.6 you are gone.

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Uber expects high approval ratings for its drivers. Because your rating is calculated based on the average ratings of your last 500 rides (or your total rides if you're at less than 500), a consistently low rating will set off red flags at Uber HQ. You will risk deactivation if your rating goes below 4.6.

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If a rider gave you a low rating because of issues that you couldn't help, such as traffic, that rating will not count towards your average. Do canceled or unaccepted ride requests affect my rating? No, you won't receive star ratings for any canceled or unaccepted trips.

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It's pretty average… most riders will have a 4.8 or higher. Anything less than 4.7 and you will start seeing it take longer to get a ride, because drivers will begin declining to take a ride from someone with a rating so low.

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In order to ensure a consistent and reliable experience, we are unable to remove individual trip ratings on request. Keep in mind that although you will rate a rider after every trip, riders are not required to do the same. Ratings are optional for riders.

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Duplicate Account Issues Uber allows only one account per user. Under no circumstances should the driver-partners create more than one account for themselves. We have several tools and checks which can flag a duplicate account with accuracy.

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The basic consensus is this: Anything above a 4.9 is excellent, possibly even worth bragging about on Tinder; the 4.8 range is good; the 4.7 range is merely fine; the 4.6 range is nearing the borderline. Once your rating dips below 4.6, drivers start thinking you might be a little sketchy.

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It's pretty average… most riders will have a 4.8 or higher. Anything less than 4.7 and you will start seeing it take longer to get a ride, because drivers will begin declining to take a ride from someone with a rating so low. It's important to understand a few things about how you are rated as a rider.

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Uber wouldn't provide information about average ratings, but driver Harry Campbell, 29, says that most riders are a 4.8 — and anything below a 4.6 signals a problematic passenger.

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You'll see how many drivers gave you a stellar 5-star rating, how many handed out the dreaded single star, and everything in between. The ratings breakdown is available to all Uber users right in the Privacy Center, which can be accessed by logging into your account online or in the app.

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What counts as a low Uber driver star rating? Any lower than 4.6 could be a potential issue, because it's at this point that Uber can consider deactivating your account.

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Top tips: How to get a better Uber rating
  1. Keep your car clean. This one's fairly obvious — nobody likes riding in a dirty car. ...
  2. Make each journey a nice experience. A clean vehicle counts towards a good first impression. ...
  3. Offer in-car extras. ...
  4. Pick the best route. ...
  5. Keep your phone updated. ...
  6. Keep chat to a minimum.


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Be kind, courteous, and thoughtful. Above all, this is the feedback we hear that drivers want from their riders. A simple “Hello, how's your day going?” goes a long way in what drivers think of you. Additionally, how you word something can make all the difference.

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Four Uber drivers revealed why some passengers might have lower ratings than they expected. Obnoxious friends, slammed doors, and left crumbs could leave you with one star, they said. Loading cars with bags and making drivers wait could also bring ratings down.

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I have a 4.85 Uber passenger rating, is that good, bad, or average? It's pretty average… most riders will have a 4.8 or higher. Anything less than 4.7 and you will start seeing it take longer to get a ride, because drivers will begin declining to take a ride from someone with a rating so low.

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One driver said their 'best passengers are the ones that quietly sit in the back', while another agreed that their 'dream passenger is the one who tells me to turn up the music and then sits quietly'.

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We all know Uber ratings are a two way street, with riders and driver-partners rating each journey from 1 to 5 stars. But with less than 20 percent of riders having a perfect score, chances are you aren't one of the 5 star riders. So what's stopping you from achieving a perfect rating? It may be simpler than you think.

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Is 4.1 A good Uber rating? Uber ratings below 4.7 are considered to be below average. So a rating of 4.5 isn't very good. If your rating falls below 4.6 for a long period of time, there's a risk that Uber will deactivate your account.

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