How do you tell your Uber driver you dont want to talk?

You simply tell them that you don't want to talk. I'll ask you your name and confirm your destination. After that, talking is up to you, the rider. If you don't want to talk, just don't say anything.



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Starting on Tuesday in the U.S., riders can choose between “Quiet preferred” and “happy to chat” in the app. Or, if you don't care one way or the other, you can just leave the setting at “No preference.” The driver will get a heads-up before you're picked up, so they know what type of mood you're in.

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Not in the mood for a chatty driver? Uber is giving its customers the option to avoid small talk during their ride. The Uber app will now allow passengers to select a quiet preferred option.

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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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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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Uber has launched a quiet ride service in the US, which means that passengers can request that a driver refrain from talking to them during their trip. The quiet ride feature is available in Uber's premium Black service.

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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. You won't see individual ratings tied to a particular trip or person.

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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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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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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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With Preferred, you can let your driver know if you'd like a quiet ride, have bags or luggage, or your desired vehicle temperature preference.

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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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Uber announced a series of new features Friday aimed at enhancing drivers' experiences on the ridesharing app. Drivers across the U.S. will be able to see exactly how much they will earn and where they will be going before they accept a trip.

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What features are available on Uber Comfort? In addition to extra legroom on every trip, after requesting you'll be able to let your driver know about your ride preferences, including temperature and conversation. Where is Uber Comfort available? Uber Comfort is currently available in more than 40 cities and expanding.

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How much should you tip Uber drivers? Similar to tipping for other services, like getting a massage or going to the nail salon, the rule of thumb is to tip 20%, says Sokolosky. So if your ride costs $30—an average cost for a moderate trip in most cities—then you'll tip $6, for a total of $36.

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Do you tip Uber drivers cash? You can definitely tip Uber drivers in cash. In fact, some drivers may prefer it and choose to not accept tips through the app. If you have a few dollars, you should give that to the driver at the end of the trip as a gesture of appreciation.

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