How do you start a conversation with a driver?

7 easy ways to start a conversation with a rideshare driver (without being awkward)
  1. Say hi and smile.
  2. Comment on their day.
  3. Ask what their name is.
  4. Compliment their car.
  5. Compliment them personally.
  6. Ask them about their driving experience.
  7. Ask them non-work questions.




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Hailing a taxi Before you get in the cab, ask the driver “Could you take me to (place)?” and either “How much will that cost?” or “Do you use a meter?” if you are somewhere where drivers charge by the mile.

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  1. Probably the easiest way is to simply ask how their day is going. ...
  2. From there, you could ask about their experience driving for Uber, or if they have a 2nd job, or any interests outside of driving. ...
  3. Then there's small talk.


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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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You'll need to:
  1. complete a driving skills assessment.
  2. have a full UK or EU driving licence, held for at least 12 months, or 3 years if working in London.
  3. pass background checks.
  4. pass a medical check.
  5. be over 18 but over 21 in some areas, including London.


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The taxi driver should be able to choose and to take that decision. The taxi driver told me he could not take me there, but that he would take me to the taxi pool. I must tell her about the self-employed taxi driver who drove me recently.

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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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Updating our no-front-seat policy However, to give drivers space, we ask that riders only use the front seat if it's required because of the size of their group.

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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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Giving more meaning to 'Thank you'
  1. “What a lovely driver! ...
  2. “Thank you for the great words, my friend.” ...
  3. “Best ride with Uber ever. ...
  4. “Honestly you are one of the most inspirational people I've ever met. ...
  5. “A very polite and positive driver. ...
  6. “Excellent service, great chat and set up my day wonderfully.


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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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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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