Do Uber drivers see your picture before accepting?


Do Uber drivers see your picture before accepting? 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.


Do Uber drivers see your rating before accepting?

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.


Why does Uber need my photo?

We may ask you to take a real-time photo of yourself via the app before you go online or between deliveries. This is to help us verify that the account is yours, and is being used by you or an appointed substitute.


How do I compliment an Uber driver?

How it works
  1. Open your app. After your trip, tap to open the app and rate your driver as you normally would.
  2. Give a compliment. After rating your trip, tap Give a Compliment, then choose from various badges to show your appreciation.
  3. Go the extra mile.


Can Uber drivers see your face?

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.


Can I change my profile picture on Uber driver?

You can also go on the Uber Driver App.
  1. Tap the 3 lines top left.
  2. Select help.
  3. Select Account and app issues.
  4. Select Change account settings.
  5. Then finally I need to update my profile photo.


What is your Uber acceptance rate?

The acceptance rate is exactly what it sounds like. The figure, expressed in a percentage, reflects the number of ride or delivery requests sent to you divided by the number you choose to accept. There was a time when Uber would deactivate drivers for low acceptance rates, but they no longer do this.


What information does an Uber driver 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.


Why does Uber want me to take a selfie?

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.


Can Uber drivers see your phone number?

Both Uber and Lyft use technology that keeps your personal details safe. Even if you need to call your driver before they arrive, your number is hidden. Drivers can take your call, but they can't see your actual phone number. And if you're on your way home, it's best not to let the driver know that.


Does tipping affect Uber rating?

Uber drivers have to submit their rating of you before they see if you gave them a tip so it doesn't matter. A cash tip before you get out of the car would almost certainly guarantee a five star rating.


Can Uber drivers refuse long trips?

You may occasionally get a ride request with a destination that's far away. You'll see “Long trip” with an estimated trip time at the bottom of your screen when one of these requests is sent to you. If a trip like this is farther than you want to drive, you can always decline.


Do Uber drivers see your tip?

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.


Do Uber drivers like quiet passengers?

One driver said their 'best passengers are the ones that quietly sit in the back', while another agreed that their 'dream passenger is the one who tells me to turn up the music and then sits quietly'.