Anonymous
Post 09/28/2025 03:50     Subject: Uber rating 4.79 - ugh
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I know an Uber driver who rates down if the passengers discussions don’t align with his beliefs. You never know.


You know uber drivers?


On DCUM, no one has actual friendships with the bourgeoisie.


Uber drivers are not bourgeois. The gig economy is staffed by people who are having trouble making ends meet. AKA "poors".

Dictionary
Definitions from Oxford Languages
bour·geois
/bo͝orˈZHwä,ˈbo͝orZHwä/
adjective
of or characteristic of the middle class, typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values or conventional attitudes.

Definitions from Oxford Languages
bour·geoi·sie
/ˌbo͝orZHwäˈzē/
noun
the middle class, typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values or conventional attitudes.
"the rise of the bourgeoisie at the end of the eighteenth century"
(in Marxist contexts) the capitalist class who own most of society's wealth and means of production.
"the conflict of interest between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat"


I think that was pp’s point. Most people who post here are just normal working people. Not bourgeoisie. So yes, a lot of us know uber drivers/door dashers, etc.
Anonymous
Post 09/28/2025 03:14     Subject: Uber rating 4.79 - ugh
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I know an Uber driver who rates down if the passengers discussions don’t align with his beliefs. You never know.


You know uber drivers?


On DCUM, no one has actual friendships with the bourgeoisie.


Uber drivers are not bourgeois. The gig economy is staffed by people who are having trouble making ends meet. AKA "poors".

Dictionary
Definitions from Oxford Languages
bour·geois
/bo͝orˈZHwä,ˈbo͝orZHwä/
adjective
of or characteristic of the middle class, typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values or conventional attitudes.

Definitions from Oxford Languages
bour·geoi·sie
/ˌbo͝orZHwäˈzē/
noun
the middle class, typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values or conventional attitudes.
"the rise of the bourgeoisie at the end of the eighteenth century"
(in Marxist contexts) the capitalist class who own most of society's wealth and means of production.
"the conflict of interest between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat"
Anonymous
Post 09/28/2025 02:15     Subject: Uber rating 4.79 - ugh
Anonymous wrote:I have a 5 on one platform and a 4.89 on another. So I received a 4 or two at some point. Who knows why. I'm always pleasant and always tip, but if I'm rushing to something I might tip later on.


People should always carry cash with them. it’s a lot easier to tip at the end of the ride and say thank you. Then you can be sure he knows you tipped and are polite.
Anonymous
Post 09/28/2025 02:10     Subject: Uber rating 4.79 - ugh
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I know an Uber driver who rates down if the passengers discussions don’t align with his beliefs. You never know.


You know uber drivers?


On DCUM, no one has actual friendships with the bourgeoisie.
Anonymous
Post 09/28/2025 02:07     Subject: Uber rating 4.79 - ugh
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I know an Uber driver who rates down if the passengers discussions don’t align with his beliefs. You never know.


You know uber drivers?


Why wouldn’t they know uber drivers? Maybe their world is a whole lot bigger than yours.
Anonymous
Post 09/27/2025 17:19     Subject: Uber rating 4.79 - ugh
Anonymous wrote:I know an Uber driver who rates down if the passengers discussions don’t align with his beliefs. You never know.


You know uber drivers?
Anonymous
Post 09/27/2025 17:17     Subject: Re:Uber rating 4.79 - ugh
Have you ever used it abroad? I always had 5.0, then several rides in Europe, and, bam, no longer 5. And there was nothing special about those trips, no problems at all, go figure.

I almost felt like writing to uber that they need to take nonUS reviews out of their US rating.
Anonymous
Post 09/27/2025 09:56     Subject: Uber rating 4.79 - ugh
Anonymous wrote:Maybe you had an odor?


Hmm I think you are being funny — but most times I am calling an uber because of a transport failure — which has included changing tires or running — so you might be on to something…
Anonymous
Post 09/27/2025 09:28     Subject: Uber rating 4.79 - ugh
I have a 5 on one platform and a 4.89 on another. So I received a 4 or two at some point. Who knows why. I'm always pleasant and always tip, but if I'm rushing to something I might tip later on.
Anonymous
Post 09/27/2025 09:27     Subject: Uber rating 4.79 - ugh
Maybe you had an odor?
Anonymous
Post 09/27/2025 09:25     Subject: Uber rating 4.79 - ugh
Mine is like 4.86 because I have one 4 and and the rest are 5s. I have no idea why someone gave me a 4 but it was probably because I didn't talk much and looked at my phone. I always say hi, bye and thanks, I think some driers are expecting too much.
Anonymous
Post 09/27/2025 09:24     Subject: Uber rating 4.79 - ugh
I know an Uber driver who rates down if the passengers discussions don’t align with his beliefs. You never know.
Anonymous
Post 09/27/2025 09:23     Subject: Uber rating 4.79 - ugh
Mine was around there for a long time. One accidental rating can bring you down. I’m not sure how frequently drivers rate passengers. I also think I got rated down because I would travel with my preschooler and make them wait until I got the SafeRide installed - and later I would keep the door open so they could not drive off while I was still making sure he had his seatbelt on. Sometimes I would also make them drive to my actual pick-up point instead of down the block or across the street. Then there was the time that I yelled at the driver to slow down in an alley (he was going way too fast). Anyway I take a lot of Ubers and I don’t think my low rating matters.
Anonymous
Post 09/27/2025 09:03     Subject: Uber rating 4.79 - ugh
Ha- I just checked - mine is 4.88. I don't care. I need a ride - I get one.
Anonymous
Post 09/27/2025 08:59     Subject: Uber rating 4.79 - ugh
Why is my rating so low? I read it means I have some 1 star reviews?

I am always polite, don’t drink, and always tip.

I don’t like making conversation as usually I only take Ubers in a crunch, so maybe I come off as in a hurry?

One question is I may tips later than right after the ride (like after whatever urgent issue required the uber in the first place) - do Drivers rate right away and my late tipping is causing ire?