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Hopefully, the woman in the back of the car got up the courage to ask the driver to allow her some peace and quiet. We already have a rating system designed to weed out the poor, overly socially aggressive drivers.

In the image above, we see what looks like a very talkative driver and a young woman in the back who is being tolerant.

However, if we disregard those requests and get complaints, then Uber has every right to stop using your services. We can honor those requests, or we can disregard those requests.

Since Uber does not grace us with the option to be employees, we are all ICs (independent contractors). I did not realize passengers were feeling so stressed out.Īre passengers so socially inept that the prospect of asking a driver for a quiet peaceful ride is simply too stressful to bear? Have we as social beings devolved to the point where buying silence is required even in an Uber car?Īn astute reader pointed out Juno actually already has quiet mode, called Bliss. Many of my passengers sit in the back seat, look at their phones and disengage. What do you think?įor those passengers who think this is long overdue, I have to ask you why has it been so hard, up to this point, to ask your driver for some peace and quiet while you are being driven around town? While there are some passengers who feel the quiet mode is long overdue, there are just as many commenters who feel this feature de-humanizes the drivers. I have read many articles on this issue and the ‘quiet mode’ part has seemed to stick out. Next, the passenger taps on “Confirm Preferences” and he or she will be matched with a driver. In this case, I selected Quiet preferred for my conversation, Warm for my temperature, and No bags. This screen comes up before the passenger is matched with a driver. Once a passenger requests a ride, a screen comes up with three options: Conversation, Temperature, and Bags. The Ride Preference Feature is very easy to use.

Consistent Vehicle Quality: expect the same kinds of rides, every time, with consistent vehicle model, makes, interiors, and exteriors.

Professionalism: ride with confidence knowing that your professional, commercially-licensed driver is at the top of his or her game.

Premium Support: access premium phone support with live agents if you need something to be made right.

Extended Pickup Period: riders will have a little extra time to get to the car when unexpected delays pop up.

Temperature Control: communicate your optimal temperature before entering a vehicle.

Help with Luggage: let your driver know an extra pair of hands is needed for your luggage.

If you’re in the mood to chat, that’s an option too.

Quiet Mode: 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.

Here are the enhancements detailed on Uber’s website, now available in all markets in the United States: Uber Black is Uber’s premium service, which allows passengers to ride in nicer cars at 2X – 3X the standard Uber X rates. Uber recently announced a few new enhancements to the Uber Black and Uber Black SUV platforms. In This Article Uber Announces “Quiet Mode” So let’s learn more about what this new feature is all about. The change only applies to UberBlack, but we all know how Uber likes to test things before rolling them out to everyone. I don’t know why I am so irritated by this latest Uber “enhancement.” But I am. Senior RSG contributor Jay Cradeur shares his thoughts on Uber Quiet Mode and what it says about the state of drivers. Uber recently unveiled Quiet Mode, in which passengers can request a ‘quiet Uber ride’ guaranteed to provide them a driver who won’t engage in chit-chat. This does not influence our recommendations or editorial integrity, but it does help us keep the site running. At no extra cost to you, some or all of the products featured below are from partners who may compensate us for your click.

Silent passenger crunchbase