Is it OK to be quiet in Uber?

And those who preferred not to talk, whatever they're comfortable with was fine with me. I had one rider who, before he got out of my car, said, “thank you for not trying to keep a conversation going, I wasn't in the mood to talk.” So, whatever you're comfortable with, go with it.



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Is it rude to not talk to your Uber? 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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Generally, if the passenger starts the conversation, I take it as a cue that they like talkative trips, and if they don't, I assume they prefer silence. I'll start the ride with my standard line of So how's your day going so far? and use the response to gauge how chatty the customer is. It depends.

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Threatening and rude behavior Aggressive, confrontational, and harassing behavior is not allowed. Don't use language or make gestures that could be disrespectful or threatening.

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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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Exhibiting aggressive, confrontational, or harassing behavior. This includes: Using language, making gestures, or taking actions that could be disrespectful, threatening, or inappropriate.

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again, i don't see any mention that flirting is against TOS for both uber and lyft- which it totally is. for both riders and drivers- nobody is supposed to be flirting with anyone. it's a huge distraction, not to mention makes some people super uncomfortable and can lead to worse things happening.

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Be kind and respectful. As outlined in Uber's Community Guidelines, please respect fellow passengers and your driver and their car.

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Driver screening Everyone who drives with Uber is screened before their first trip. ¹ In addition, Uber reruns these driver screenings² at least every year and uses technology to look for issues in between.

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There's Nothing Wrong with Rideshare Driving! Whatever your reason for driving is, you should never be made to feel ashamed for making a living. Never be afraid or embarrassed to tell your friends and family what you do to keep a roof over your head and food on your table.

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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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Not really rude but some drivers prefer you dont upfront. Obviously if there are 4 pax one will need to sit upfront. I personally dont care we pax sit. The only thing I suggest is if you sit upfront dont touch the radio.

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Is it rude to tell an Uber driver to turn down the radio? Politely asking them to turn down the radio is 100% OK to do. They're in service to you—but you both have to share a confined space for a few minutes, so treat each other like good humans, and be kind!

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Most drivers do not mind if you sit up front, but it is always polite to ask them before hopping in. Some drivers use the passenger seat to store items they may need, and moving those things can be a hassle. Some drivers may be more comfortable with passengers in the back seat.

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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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It is 100% ok to talk on the phone while you are a rider.

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No. But it does occasionally require drivers to verify (by showing your face to the app) that someone who matches the picture on file with Uber is the one driving the car, before allowing the driver to accept another ride request.

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There's no Uber without a critical mass of drivers, so the company offers $1,000 sign-up and referral bonuses to lure them away from legacy taxi firms.

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I found this out the other day, when I asked my Uber driver about my passenger rating — the average of the 1-to-5-star grade passengers receive from drivers after every ride, which is shown to drivers before they agree to take a hail. “You're a 4.8,” he replied. “I usually don't pick people up if they're a 4 or less.”

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At the time, Uber was not just one of the world's fastest-growing companies - it was one of the most controversial, dogged by court cases, allegations of sexual harassment, and data breach scandals. Eventually shareholders had enough, and Travis Kalanick was forced out in 2017.

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Low Uber Driver Ratings You should ensure that your rating is always above 4.8 because if it falls below 4.6, you risk deactivation. Uber allows the drivers to pay customer service fees to get reinstated.

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If the investigation confirms the behavior, the rider could be banned for life, according to an Uber spokesperson. The company has deactivated riders in the past based on similar guidelines but said that it's making the rules public now in an effort to be transparent and build trust between riders and drivers.

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