How do you tell Uber driver you dont want to talk?

All riders have to do is click either “Quiet preferred” or “Happy to chat” in the ride preferences section of the app after requesting a car.

Is it rude to not talk in an uber?

No, it is not rude at all. Drivers have to take cues from passengers, and if you’re talking about just you as a passenger, I tend to open with just saying hi and asking how they’re doing. You can just say fine and put on your headphones and we’re cool, or you can tell me about the worst flight you just had.

Why do Uber drivers want you to cancel?

Uber’s policy states you won’t be charged a fee “if your driver is late by 5 or more minutes. The time is based on the ETA that’s displayed when your trip is first accepted.” They’ll then block the number of the Uber rider who is trying to contact them, forcing the rider to cancel.

Do Uber drivers know who complained?

Uber doesnt let the driver know who reported them. Unless something specific happens that happened on no other other trip it is difficult to figure out which rider reported you.

How do I not talk to a Lyft driver?

No, you don’t have to talk, but some of us prefer it. If you don’t want to talk, just say “sorry, I’m really tired” or “sorry, I’m watching/listening to something”. Just be polite and ask for a quiet ride.

Does LYFT listen to you?

Do Lyft and Uber listen-in on conversations during a ride? – Quora. No.

Why do cab drivers talk so much?

It’s not unusual for cab drivers to have very honest conversations, because people know they are not going to see us again. Passengers treat me like a temporary psychotherapist at times. They have told me about trust issues in their marriages, failing business relationships, anxiety.

Can Uber drivers see past addresses?

The current version of the Uber driver’s app allows a driver you’ve used to look at your entire ride history with exact addresses, even after you delete your account. That means that your past drivers can go back and look up your exact address.

What do you do when your Uber driver says his phone malfunctioned?

Don’t re-request a ride before going into your app to check if it indeed malfunctioned. The point is, since the driver didn’t want to cancel the ride himself and therefore lose money, he asked you to do it. Just tell him it works fine on your end and ask to see his phone.

Is Uber treating drivers as just something to deal with?

“This month, I don’t know if I’m going to be able to pay my mortgage,” Goregian said. According to Goregian, Uber treats drivers as just something they have to deal with until technology for autonomous cars gets to the point where they can eliminate drivers all together.

What is the Uber Say my Name Movement?

The Uber Say My Name Movement started after a young South Carolina student was killed after mistaking a car for a Uber she was waiting for. Her family started the campaign that made now every passenger ask the driver “What’s my name?” before getting in the vehicle.

Will I Lose my Uber account status if I don’t drive?

You might lose account status if you’re not driving often enough. You should drive at least one trip every 90 days. That shouldn’t be an issue for even the most part-time drivers. Note that Uber doesn’t completely deactivate an account for low acceptance rates.