Uber Rant

[jonnyz1245]

Originally Posted by NimbleNavigator

Why are you guys tipping? Uber already calculates the route and charges based on demand. The entire purpose of Uber is to get away from having to tip, but I see we have come full circle. My rating is 4.8 and I use it all the time and I never tip.

Where do you get that the whole purpose of Uber is to get away from tipping? Not true at all. The drivers rely on tipping as part of their overall compensation. Tipping for services is pretty much standard and a given in the US for things like this.

Never checked my rating before but I am at 4.98!

[timepieceluvr]

I could care less about what an Uber driver thinks and I’m fairly certain the main concern they have is getting paid not how friendly, generous or conscious of my rating they are. I’ve never heard of anyone not getting a ride due to their rating.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/thenext...ng-system/amp/


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[Langnam]

Can't really help, as I don't have the app and have never used Uber or Lyft. What I can say, though, here in Boston they s#ck. Seriously. These drivers have no problems just stopping in the middle of downtown traffic, double parking, ignoring driving rules, going extremely slow while looking for their ride, etc. It drives me bonkers when this happens at 6:40 a.m. when I'm in my car going to work.

Sorry for the rant, and I know I'm in the minority, but they really do S#ck!

Will not use, ever.

[rajurama]

Just checked mine... Screenshot_2019-03-10-19-38-27-1089593479.jpeg

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[mjclark32]

4.85 rating
Didn’t see anyone mention it, but how are American expats viewed/like in London?

[Star Ferry]

Originally Posted by mjclark32

4.85 rating
Didn’t see anyone mention it, but how are American expats viewed/like in London?

good point. professional colleagues might be open-minded and cosmopolitan, but a working class Brit driving for Uber... they may not like hearing an American accent. They certainly did not when I last visited

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by mjclark32

4.85 rating
Didn’t see anyone mention it, but how are American expats viewed/like in London?

most drivers are not british... so with everything going on im an ally in a way

i can tell you country of origin gets brought up every time i see someone get mad at someone. I see it on the bus all the time when a driver gets berated because of where they came from. its not americans doing that. its shockingly common. Last week a bus driver wouldn't let some guy get on because he forgot his oyster card.... and yes the passenger went there as far as where the driver was from. Sad state of affairs and people always go below the belt.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by Star Ferry

Sorry I was tired. I have a 4.91

mine is the lowest still then WTF

[Dubshack]

Originally Posted by NimbleNavigator

Why are you guys tipping? Uber already calculates the route and charges based on demand. The entire purpose of Uber is to get away from having to tip, but I see we have come full circle. My rating is 4.8 and I use it all the time and I never tip.

I’m with you. I thought the whole point of uber was to not have to think about it once you confirm your ride. Step out the car when you’re there and be done with it.

My score is 4.91. I think I’ve only tipped once, though not because I’m against it. I didn’t realize it was the norm.


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[mjclark32]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

most drivers are not british... so with everything going on im an ally in a way

i can tell you country of origin gets brought up every time i see someone get mad at someone. I see it on the bus all the time when a driver gets berated because of where they came from. its not americans doing that. its shockingly common. Last week a bus driver wouldn't let some guy get on because he forgot his oyster card.... and yes the passenger went there as far as where the driver was from

got ya

[Vamp]

For everything I’ve read anything below a 4.8 is actually considered low, but the only way that really effects you would be during busy times. Like I may get picked up 5 minutes before say someone with a 4.8 and below during these times

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by timedate

have i read this correctly?

customers are being given scores nowadays?

Well decades ago they started giving trophies to losers are you really that surprised?

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by Rootbeer

Taking your story at face value the only reason I can think that your rating is going down is that you are getting a 3 star rating as drivers that do this won’t be matched with you again. Is it possible your route is uneconomical - i.e a short trip that the driver has likely traveled empty to and from? If it takes 15mins each way to get to you for a $5 ride it doesn’t necessarily matter whether you tip 100% or more. Drivers don’t gain anything from rating people a 4.

generally i go from my house... south of the river, battersea to central london. Not far, but traffic is not great.

So its usually to the AD areas actually

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by Vamp

For everything I’ve read anything below a 4.8 is actually considered low, but the only way that really effects you would be during busy times. Like I may get picked up 5 minutes before say someone with a 4.8 and below during these times

yeah, mine is the lowest ive heard of and its the lowest on this thread. In this context its kind of a big deal.

Im not sitting in the car correctly apparently, i guess thats a thing

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by dddrees

Well decades ago they started giving trophies to losers are you really that surprised?

participation trophies make everyone a "winner" though, kind of the opposite here... im a loser

[tudorbaja27]

I think my rating is around 4.8. As long as it's "up-there", I'm happy.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

participation trophies make everyone a "winner" though, kind of the opposite here... im a loser

I doubt that these reviews will ever be as destructive as participation trophies but frankly it’s pretty asinine if you ask me.

Participation trophies never made anybody a winner, quite the opposite actually.

[Zakalwe]

I wouldn’t be surprised if it was the American thing to be honest. Wherever the drivers are from, people are influenced, overtly or subliminally, by messaging in the media and America, if not Americans, are not portrayed in an overly positive light round these parts at the moment.

[Vamp]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

yeah, mine is the lowest ive heard of and its the lowest on this thread. In this context its kind of a big deal.

Im not sitting in the car correctly apparently, i guess thats a thing

I’m a avid Uberer mostly in the city. I think what helps me is Im super fast to recognize the car in busy areas ( pay very close attention to this) so I’m at car or suv prior to them even stopping almost ever time. I also don’t talk much, but this is NYC so that’s pretty much the normal and actually expected. The only time I’ll talk is if the driver is engaging me.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by Zakalwe

I wouldn’t be surprised if it was the American thing to be honest. Wherever the drivers are from, people are influenced, overtly or subliminally, by messaging in the media and America, if not Americans, are not portrayed in an overly positive light at the moment.

i see the logic but my own experience minus this i think europeans generally separate the country and its people from its policies better than Americans do in the same situation. They may not like what's going on, but the people are generally still thought of more positively.

In any case im a fellow immigrant as most drivers are eastern european who really should be more upset with the british passengers as that gets way more personal to them if they are playing that card.

Im moving away in solidarity actually

[Zakalwe]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

i see the logic but my own experience minus this i think europeans generally separate the country and its people from its policies better than Americans do in the same situation. They may not like what's going on, but the people are generally still thought of more positively.

In any case im a fellow immigrant as most drivers are eastern european who really should be more upset with the british passengers as that gets way more personal to them

Well people in this country, whether natives or not, tend to be polite to your face to a fault. Also once people have met you and understood on a basic level what you’re like, where you’re from becomes irrelevant. A taxi driver is only going to be exposed to your appearance and accent, presumably has to make a decision on rating you in a split second and may not give a huge amount of thought to it. In that context anything that’s “different” about you might count towards explaining what does amount to an intrinsically small difference in your rating versus other people on this thread. Of course I could be completely wrong.

As an aside, immigrants can and do jump on the “I don’t like immigrants” bandwagon. It helps them fit in in some areas

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by Zakalwe

Well people in this country, whether natives or not, tend to be polite to your face to a fault. Also once people have met you and understood on a basic level what you’re like, where you’re from becomes irrelevant. A taxi driver is only going to be exposed to your appearance and accent, presumably has to make a decision on rating you in a split second and may not give a huge amount of thought to it. In that context anything that’s “different” about you might count towards explaining what does amount to an intrinsically small difference in your rating versus other people on this thread. Of course I could be completely wrong.

As an aside, immigrants can and do jump on the “I don’t like immigrants” bandwagon.

dont people purely on a monetary level prefer the American or the people who come from a tip culture? I would think seeing an italian would be a drag as they are notoriously bad tippers. I over tip in the states and usually tip the same percent here... and its way way too much. 25% at a restaurant. Its unheard of in the UK. if there is a 12% service charge, i still tip on top of that to the percent of the american "norm". It's what im use to though, culturally. Habits are hard to break.

Maybe im wrong, but i would assume the expectation for something "extra" is a big part of their satisfaction. Its a job after all with the point being making money.

[Zakalwe]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

dont people purely on a monetary level prefer the American or the people who come from a tip culture? I would think seeing an italian would be a drag as they are notoriously bad tippers. I over tip in the states and usually tip the same percent here... and its way way too much. 25% at a restaurant. Its unheard of in the UK. if there is a 12% service charge, i still tip on top of that to the percent of the american "norm". It's what im use to though, culturally. Habits are hard to break.

Maybe im wrong, but i would assume the expectation for something "extra" is a big part of their satisfaction. Its a job after all with the point being making money.

I’m sure they do prefer it.

But that doesn’t necessarily translate into your rating. After all as you said upthread, you can’t take the money back. There’s a few on here who have near perfect ratings and don’t tip, despite taking their rides in a culture where tipping is almost seen as mandatory. You do tip generously and have the worst rating on here. Seems logical that remuneration doesn’t necessarily figure highly in the drivers’ assessment.

This is of course all just random guesswork.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by Zakalwe

I’m sure they do prefer it.

But that doesn’t necessarily translate into your rating. After all as you said upthread, you can’t take the money back. There’s a few on here who have near perfect ratings and don’t tip, despite taking their rides in a culture where tipping is almost seen as mandatory. You do tip generously and have the worst rating on here. Seems logical that remuneration doesn’t necessarily figure highly in the drivers’ assessment.

This is of course all just random guesswork.

that makes it worse

wanting to give me a ride, knowing i will statistically be a better tipper when i get in, and then jab me after i get out. Brutal

You are probably right though. Im not all that familiar with all nationalities, but yeah the brits are a bit on the passive aggressive side. It took years to be accepted at my kids schools as you were always the outsider in a school full of british students and parents, probably worse because its private school. No one ever said anything to my face though. maybe that has rubbed off on the non british drivers

if i dont like someone, they know it. Its pretty direct.

[Zakalwe]

We’re a nation of polite bastards

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by Zakalwe

We’re a nation of polite bastards

i quite like the brits, but its a cultural quirk for sure. You never really know where you stand.

[timedate]

Originally Posted by dddrees

Well decades ago they started giving trophies to losers are you really that surprised?

yes, very surprised, all seems a bit childish.

[gettocard]

Wait a second........are you guys telling me an Uber driver can review a passenger? Serious question here,I don’t have Uber in my country, taxis mafia still too strong..

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by timedate

yes, very surprised, all seems a bit childish.

Well so are participation trophies. Thing is they turn more people into losers.

I guess we’ll just have to wait and see what this stupid crap does. Very possibly the same.

[bayerische]

Tyler, maybe you’re just a crappy passenger!



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