How do I avoid a specific Uber driver?

Based on your description of the situation, you can always prevent future pick ups with a driver if there is serious cause for concern by giving a 1 star rating. This will block you from being matched with the same driver again in the future.



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To get started, tap the highlighted icon on the bottom left side of your app to access your preferences. Then select the available services you want to offer. Auto-accept will automatically accept trips for the services you've selected.

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To keep from taking chances with Uber and Lyft, which do not allow passengers to choose their driver's gender, female passengers may prefer to hail a ride from companies that only work with female drivers. Such companies include: SheSafe. Safr.

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I ended up being pretty good at reading passengers while driving Uber. If they didn't want the conversation to go past the usual greetings, then I respected their solitude. Most of my riders were talkative with me which I enjoyed. And those who preferred not to talk, whatever they're comfortable with was fine with me.

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Is it rude to not have a conversation with your Uber or Lyft driver? No, it is not rude at all. Drivers have to take cues from passengers, and if you're talking about just you as a passenger, I tend to open with just saying hi and asking how they're doing.

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You can not bring anyone with you while doing Uber / Lyft passenger trips. You CAN however bring whoever you'd like with you on UberEats trips.

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Can You Request a Female Lyft Driver? No, you can't request a female Lyft driver. But if female passengers feel uncomfortable with the driver, they can cancel the ride and book another. After so many people filed sexual assault cases against the app, they established safety measures to protect drivers and passengers.

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If you have just requested a ride, you can tap the bar with your driver's info at the bottom of the screen and select “Contact”. If you're contacting your driver after a ride about a lost item, you can go to the “Your Trips” section, select the appropriate ride and select “I lost an item” to get in touch with them.

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With Rider Preferences, Uber Comfort riders can request a quiet ride as well as what temperature (warm, hot, cool, cold) they'd like. For example, if you're dialling into a conference call on the way to the office, you can request a quiet trip – without any music or conversation – to maximise productivity.

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If you're having issues receiving trip requests while online, try the following: Make sure you're within the city you're activated to drive in. Move to a location with higher demand. Ensure your preferences are set to receive all trip types that you're eligible for.

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In a perfect world, women and others would not have to worry about safety tips to take an Uber alone; however, sexual assaults and other violence still happens. There are some key red flags to look out for when taking an Uber, according to two rideshare drivers who talked to Huffington Post reporters.

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As a passenger, if you need to make a phone call keep your voice down to avoid disturbing your driver or other riders. And don't touch or flirt with other people in the car. As a reminder, Uber has a no sex rule. That's no sexual conduct between drivers and riders, no matter what.

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Short answer: You can share the driving with someone else, but only if the other driver is a member. Non-members don't have damage and loss protection. If you want to share the driving, your friend can sign up for Uber Carshare.

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Likely due to these differences in flexibility, the share of women drivers on Uber is nearly double the share of women taxi drivers. We find that male drivers earn roughly 7% more per hour than female drivers on average.

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Kimiai was charged with attempted robbery, battery and violating health ordinances. Just over a year ago Kimiai entered a not guilty plea to multiple charges stemming from the violent confrontation in Khadka's car. Now she is facing identity theft charges in Miami.

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However, many drivers, especially female drivers, have been assaulted by passengers or other third-party individuals while driving for Uber or Lyft. If you were assaulted while driving for Uber, remember that you are not alone in this experience.

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Avoid these behaviors to ensure a smooth ride for both you and your driver.
  • You don't give a five-star rating, even though your ride was perfectly fine. ...
  • You don't tip. ...
  • You keep them waiting after they arrive to pick you up. ...
  • You cancel at the last minute. ...
  • You put your music on way too loud.


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Physical contact with the driver or fellow riders. As these Community Guidelines make clear, you shouldn't touch or flirt with other people in the car. As a reminder, Uber has a no sex rule. That's no sexual conduct with drivers or fellow riders, no matter what.

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Here's how to find your score:
  1. Open the Uber app on your phone.
  2. Choose Account on the bottom right.
  3. Select Settings.
  4. Tap Privacy.
  5. Choose Privacy Center.
  6. Select See Summary.
  7. Now click View my ratings.


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The most common reason for a lower passenger rating is making us wait after we arrive to pick you up. If you're ready to go at the curb when we arrive, it means a lot. If they make me wait, slam my door, or are rude, I deduct stars.

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