What are 2-way ratings?
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Partner drivers and users can rate each other (from 1 to 5 stars) at the end of each trip. Ratings are given anonymously, so neither partner drivers nor users can know the rating they received for a specific journey or from a particular person. Trips with low ratings are recorded, and users may lose access to the app to help protect the Uber community.
Can an Uber driver also make deliveries?
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Yes, you can be an Uber courier using either four-wheeled or two-wheeled vehicles. For car delivery drivers, you need an insulated delivery bag, a phone mount, a flashlight, and additional cup holders. To be a two-wheeled vehicle courier, get a helmet, an insulated delivery bag, reflectors or lights, a phone mount, plastic bags, and a flashlight.
What types of fares are there?
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Fares can be per minute and mile. In some cities, you’ll receive a base fare plus additional money for the time and distance you drive. Your earnings are determined at the end of each trip based on how long and how far you travel. There are also Upfront Fares. In some cities, you can see how much you'll earn and where you'll go before accepting a ride. Upfront fares are calculated based on current traffic conditions, destination, and demand. If unexpected congestion occurs and the trip becomes much longer, the fare will increase.
Can a driver receive tips through the app and what percentage belongs to them?
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Customers always have the option to leave tips in the app. Tips are 100% owned by the driver and are paid directly to them. You can go to the Driver app to view your tips.
What is the fare for Uber Green?
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Drivers for Uber Green trips earn the same fare as an Uber X trip. Uber Green is only available in certain cities, and initially, availability might be limited outside city centers.
What is Uber’s environmental goal?
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By 2040, Uber aims to become a zero-emission mobility platform, where 100% of rides and deliveries worldwide are made in zero-emission vehicles, micromobility, or public transit.
What is Uber Black?
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Uber Black is a premium vehicle option with higher requirements for drivers. To be an Uber Black driver, you must keep a star rating of 4.85 or higher, have commercial insurance, and have additional required documentation. The vehicle must be 6 years old or less, have a black exterior, black leather or vegan leather interior, seat at least 4 passengers in addition to the driver, have no cosmetic damage or missing pieces, have working windows, no visible stains, and operational A/C.
Does one insurance policy suffice for driving in different states?
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Not all insurance companies are the same, and as a result, not all states offer the same coverage. You need to understand your insurance policy and how the app's insurance works in case you ever get into an accident while working.
What should a driver do in the event of an accident?
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Uber cares about the safety of all users on the platform. If you are involved in an accident, first make sure everyone involved is safe. Immediately notify the police and call for an ambulance. Inform Uber about the accident so they can support you. The easiest way to report a crash is through the Driver app. Select the Safety Toolkit by tapping the blue shield symbol in the bottom left corner of the map, then tap Report a crash. Report what happened and submit your claim. Or to speak with trained support staff, choose Safety from the Help section of your app, then select Safety Incident Reporting Line.
Can I drive drunk passengers?
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Can I drive drunk passengers?