What do Uber drivers see when you order?

What information do Uber drivers see? Every Uber driver knows the same information about each of their clients: their name, location, preferred car type(s), phone number(s) and interactive ratings—that is, how they've rated their past drivers, and how those drivers have rated them.



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After accepting a delivery request, you'll get the order number, order details, and customer's name. Directions to the pickup location will show along with any specific pickup instructions. The order receipt should always match the details shown in the Driver app.

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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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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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If you've uploaded a photo, they can see it when you request and during a ride. When the ride is complete they can't see your info. The importance of uploading a photo is that both you and the driver can verify that the correct ride is given to the correct passenger.

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Uber checks that a driver's face matches what the company has on file through a program called “Real-Time ID Check.” It was rolled out in the US in 2016, in India in 2017, and then in other markets.

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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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How much should you tip your Uber driver? You should tip Uber ride 10% - 20% of your ride payment as a common courtesy.

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Do Uber drivers prefer long or short rides? The majority of drivers often choose longer journeys since shorter trips require spending too much time arriving to the pickup, waiting for the rider, and then beginning to make money.

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The main reason is to avoid drivers cherry picking rides. Some drivers want only short rides, others only want long rides. Drivers will also avoid going to certain areas of their city for whatever reason.

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That's the most common reason for cancellation. It's a destination that they didn't want to go to, said Khosrowshahi. The ability to know the destination before accepting a ride was the most requested feature by drivers, he said.

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For context, “tip-baiting” is when someone places an order through an app like DoorDash or Uber Eats with a sizable tip. This incentivizes drivers to pick up and prioritize their orders.

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You should tip Uber ride 10% - 20% of your ride payment as a common courtesy. 10% if the ride was fair and 20% if the rider went above and beyond.

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You are free to tip and drivers are free to accept tips at any time. Giving cash directly to your driver is always an option. Where available, you may also tip through the app, on riders.uber.com, and from your emailed trip receipt.

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Generally, drivers keep 75% of the fare price for any given ride and Uber takes 25% of the fare.

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To help verify that your account is yours, and is not being used by other people, we may occasionally ask you to take a real-time photo of yourself before you go online. HOW DO I TAKE A REAL-TIME PHOTO OF MYSELF? When prompted, take a real-time photo of yourself and submit it through the app.

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Yes, both Lyft and Uber drivers can install and use cameras, and many rideshare drivers rely on footage for safety or evidence in the event something goes wrong.

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You must submit a real-time photo of yourself and not a photo of an existing photo of yourself or a photo of someone else. And always remember, make sure your profile photo is up to date. We want to ensure that transgender and transitioning drivers are always able to earn using the Uber app.

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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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Cancellations. When a rider cancels after you've started driving toward them, they're charged a cancellation fee and you're refunded for the inconvenience.

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