Is there a no small talk option on Uber?


Is there a no small talk option on Uber? Small talk avoiders, rejoice! Uber just added a new Quiet Mode feature made for passengers who prefer to travel to their destination in silence. If you need to respond to emails or are in the mood for a nap, make your trip a quieter one with just one tap, the transportation company wrote in a press release.


How do I talk to an Uber driver after a ride?

If you have just requested a ride, you can tap the bar with your driver's info at the bottom of the screen and select “Contact”. If you're contacting your driver after a ride about a lost item, you can go to the “Your Trips” section, select the appropriate ride and select “I lost an item” to get in touch with them.


Why do some Uber drivers talk so much?

Uber/Lyft drivers don't get paid anywhere near that so, some drivers do it for the interaction with the passengers. For some, it's a part-time job so they don't really just look it as a job and they mostly like people.


Can Uber hear you?

No, Uber is not listening as the recording is happening. Uber also cannot listen to the recording unless the user includes it with an incident report. Will the driver/rider know if I'm recording?


Do Uber drivers try to make you cancel?

Since many drivers do both Uber and Lyft, sometimes requests come in at the same time and drivers will do this to have the passenger cancel so they get a cancellation fee, said Campbell. Some drivers are just trying to get the passenger to cancel so they can collect the fee.


Why do Uber drivers rate you low?

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.


Can you reject an Uber driver?

Yes…just cancel the ride. If you wait a couple minutes it's likely another driver will accept your next request. And you will not find drivers with a low star rating because their account would have been deactivated.


How do I request an Uber for two passengers?

Just book the trip as normal. As soon as a driver accepts. Text them that you need to drop someone off at a spot on the way to the final destination. If they cancel, just try again.


Can I choose a female Uber driver?

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.


Can I talk with Uber driver before ride?

How to contact your Uber driver before your ride. It is not possible to contact a driver before one has been assigned to you, so we'll assume you have just requested an Uber to pick you up. At the bottom of the screen, the box with your driver's name and the license number of his car is a Contact button.


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'.