Why would an Uber driver not give me 5 stars?

If you want to help improve your rating, drivers have shared some of the top reasons they hand out fewer stars: Pack it in, pack it out: Drivers shouldn't have to clean up after you. Always make sure to take your trash and any other belongings with you. Don't leave a mess behind.



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Keeping the driver waiting The most common reason for a lower passenger rating is making us wait after we arrive to pick you up. If you're ready to go at the curb when we arrive, it means a lot. If they make me wait, slam my door, or are rude, I deduct stars.

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Tips for a 5-star trip
  1. A clean car that's well maintained and scent-free.
  2. A preferred route to their destination. ...
  3. Polite, easygoing, and respectful conversation.
  4. Excellent service such as helping riders with doors and their luggage.
  5. Following local traffic laws and speed limits.


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We all know Uber ratings are a two way street, with riders and driver-partners rating each journey from 1 to 5 stars. But with less than 20 percent of riders having a perfect score, chances are you aren't one of the 5 star riders.

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but don't count on it. Your Uber rating is based on your last 100 customer ratings. So, absolutely, if you have 100 5-star ratings in a row, your rating will go back to 5.

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If you're between a 4.7 and 4.79, you're a solid passenger, but you may have a slightly questionable history.

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We all know Uber ratings are a two way street, with riders and driver-partners rating each journey from 1 to 5 stars. But with less than 20 percent of riders having a perfect score, chances are you aren't one of the 5 star riders. So what's stopping you from achieving a perfect rating? It may be simpler than you think.

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What's considered a bad rider rating? Anything below 4.5 stars isn't ideal. If you check your rating and it's lower than you like, the only way to make it better is to take more rides and take heed to the following advice. It may take a while, but that 3.9 can grow to 4.6 in no time.

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What is a Good Uber Rider Rating? Any rating above 4.7 is good to excellent. While a 5 star rating is the best you can get, it is virtually impossible to maintain. Drivers try to rate honestly, but sometimes you get the short end of the stick and catch them on a bad day, or do something they might not like.

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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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Is 4.75 a bad Uber rating? It's pretty average… most riders will have a 4.8 or higher. Anything less than 4.7 and you will start seeing it take longer to get a ride, because drivers will begin declining to take a ride from someone with a rating so low.

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I have a 4.85 Uber passenger rating, is that good, bad, or average? It's pretty average… most riders will have a 4.8 or higher. Anything less than 4.7 and you will start seeing it take longer to get a ride, because drivers will begin declining to take a ride from someone with a rating so low.

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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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How to check and improve your Uber rider rating
  1. You Snooze, You Lose. Nobody likes to be kept waiting. ...
  2. Safety First. Our driver-partners want to make sure you stay safe and comfortable, but you've got to do your part as well. ...
  3. Be There or Be Square. ...
  4. Clean is Cool. ...
  5. Be Polite.


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What counts as a low Uber driver star rating? Any lower than 4.6 could be a potential issue, because it's at this point that Uber can consider deactivating your account. Consistent low ratings are monitored by Uber.

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Is 4.53 a bad Uber rating? A 4.5 rating for a driver is very low. Low enough that they risk being deactivated if it doesn't at least fluctuate above 4.6. Low enough that a driver with a 4.5 rating cannot qualify to accept SELECT requests.

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The ideal is to be hitting 4.8 or 4.9 – or a perfect 5, of course. For context, drivers are also expected to be a similar ballpark, with 4.6 considered to be extremely low on forum pages.

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You may already know how to view your average Uber rating as a rider. For most people, it's probably floating somewhere between 4.5 and 5 stars.

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How can I improve my Uber score?
  1. Be on time. No one wants to be kept waiting – especially when time is money. ...
  2. Be respectful. ...
  3. Follow the rules. ...
  4. Tip your driver (even a little), and other suggestions. ...
  5. For those sharing a ride with others, you can't change your destination or the drop-off order.


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In an effort to keep the rating system fair to drivers and riders, individual trip ratings cannot be removed from your account. Occasionally, a rider may leave a rating or comment you feel is unfair or inaccurate.

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What's considered a bad rider rating? Anything below 4.5 stars isn't ideal. If you check your rating and it's lower than you like, the only way to make it better is to take more rides and take heed to the following advice. It may take a while, but that 3.9 can grow to 4.6 in no time.

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