UBER taxis have become a staple part of any night out, and the taxi giant’s
success is largely thanks to their revolutionary rating system.
The taxi app gives passengers the option to give their driver a star rating
out of five, based on the quality of their driving, how quickly they picked
you up and how pleasant their company was.
But some users don’t know that drivers also rate them back, using the same
five star system.
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If you make for a rowdy or rude passenger, then you’re likely to be rated
down, whilst polite and friendly customers can expect a glowing five star
reference.
Drivers can see your rating before they decide whether to pick you up, meaning
that customers with bad ratings are more likely to be left out in the cold
by drivers who would rather not deal with rude passengers.
If you feel like you never get picked up quickly, even though there are plenty
of drivers around, it could be down to your passenger rating.
Uber used to keep these ratings hidden from customers, but now there’s a quick
way to check how you score using the app, if you know where to look for it.
You can find your star rating under the ‘Help’ section on your profile.
In the ‘Help’ menu, tap on ‘Account’, ‘I’d like to know my rating,’ and then
press ‘Submit’ to see whether you’re a delight to drive or a pesky
passenger.
And if you’re lacking in the stars department, then perhaps it’s time to buck
your ideas up and behave next time you get a lift from an Uber driver.
One person who certainly has an abysmal rating is this
university frat boy who found himself under investigation after he was
caught on camera harassing an Uber driver during an x-rated rant.
Jake Croman, a member of the exclusive Tau Kappa Epsilon chapter of the
University of Michigan was recorded calling Artur Zawada, 50, a “‘minimum
wage f*****.”
Zawada told local news teams he knew the customer from previous trips, and had
told him he couldn’t ride with him again after several bad experiences.