How do you compliment an Uber driver after a ride?

How it works
  1. Open your app. After your trip, tap to open the app and rate your driver as you normally would.
  2. Give a compliment. After rating your trip, tap Give a Compliment, then choose from various badges to show your appreciation.
  3. Go the extra mile.




To compliment an Uber driver, you use the feedback screen that appears in the app immediately after your trip ends. After you select a 5-star rating, the app will offer a "Give a Compliment" section where you can choose from various pre-set badges like "Expert Navigation," "Excellent Service," "Great Conversation," or "Neat and Tidy." You also have the option to add a personal thank-you note, which the driver can see in their own app. In 2026, these compliments are more than just a nice gesture; they contribute to the driver's profile and can help them maintain "Uber Pro" status, which provides them with better rewards and fuel discounts. Of course, the ultimate compliment for an Uber driver remains a monetary tip, which you can add through the app at the same time you leave your rating and badges, ensuring they are recognized for their effort both socially and financially.

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How it works
  1. Open your app. After your trip, tap to open the app and rate your driver as you normally would.
  2. Give a compliment. After rating your trip, tap Give a Compliment, then choose from various badges to show your appreciation.
  3. Go the extra mile.


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Currently, Favorite Driver is only available for scheduled rides that are scheduled at least 30 minutes in advance. To add drivers to your Favorite Driver list you can simply tap the “Favorite” button when you are on the rating page for your current Uber ride.

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After each trip, riders and drivers have the opportunity to rate each other from 1 to 5 stars, based on their trip experience. Ratings are anonymous.

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Can I see how much I was tipped by a specific rider or customer? To protect your customer's privacy, you'll be able to see the tip you receive on the trip receipt but will not see that individual's name or photo.

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In the high-tech world that offers you the opportunity to hail a ride through an app on your mobile phone, you might think it's easy to choose whether you would like a man or a woman driver. Not so fast — neither Uber nor Lyft offer you the choice to choose the sex of your driver.

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Since Uber is GPS based a passenger gets the closest driver to him/her. The only way that one could use the same driver is to book the ride when that driver is online and is the closest driver to that particular passenger. You can't.

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How it works
  1. Request your ride. Tap to open the app and request a ride as you normally would.
  2. Tap the 'Any pickup notes? ' field. Select from pre-written messages or write your own.
  3. Hit Send. Let your driver know where you are or other helpful updates.


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Once the driver accepts your request, you will be able to see the driver's name, car model and other details. When driver arrives at your pickup location, you'll see the car right on the pickup point you just pinned. We'll notify you as your car is arriving.

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Be authentic and specific, not hyperbolic. Liben also recommends keeping in mind the KISS method for giving compliments: That is, Keep It Sincere and Specific. Hyperbole or gratuitous praise can cheapen the gesture, making it feel empty and disingenuous.

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The basics of ratings After each trip, riders and drivers have the opportunity to rate each other from 1 to 5 stars, based on their trip experience. Ratings are anonymous. You won't see individual ratings tied to a particular trip or person.

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As an Uber driver, a 5 star rating often means more passengers, more fares and (hopefully) more tips. So to become a successful private hire taxi driver, it's important to get those stars.

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4. Be a back-seat rider. Whenever possible, sit in the back seat, especially if you're riding alone. This helps ensure that you can safely exit on either side of the vehicle to avoid moving traffic, and it gives you and your driver some personal space.

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Are Uber Black Drivers Safer? Yes, it is. Uber requires all drivers to undergo a background check, DMV check, and vehicle inspection to ensure that they can safely transport passengers.

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Both rideshare companies are based in California, where it is $1.16 cheaper to take an Uber rather than a Lyft. But rideshare culture has been controversial in the companies' home state, with California's Proposition 22 exempting drivers from employee status — and net minimum wage — at the firms' recommendation.

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If your rating is between 4.94 and 4.99, you are a great passenger with lots of experience. For the longest time, my driver rating was a perfect 5.0 on both Uber and Lyft.

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Tipping is optional. You are free to add a tip, and drivers are free to accept tips. How do I leave my driver a tip? The easiest way to tip your driver is through the app.

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