Are Uber drivers supposed to talk?

For you, do not worry about a need to talk. If you are feeling awkward in silence, by all means engage your driver. If it is safe for the driver to chat while driving the vast majority will.

Is it rude to be on the phone in an uber?

Uber CEO’s Etiquette Advice for Passengers: Ask Drivers Before Making Phone Calls. When asked by Andrew Ross Sorkin about “proper etiquette for a passenger,” Khosrowshahi says that if passengers are going to use their phone, the polite thing to do is ask your driver first if it’s ok to do so.

How do I silence my Uber driver app?

To turn this feature off, tap the Navigation box and toggle the sound icon off….Audio customization

1. Tap your profile icon.
2. Select Account then App Settings.
3. Go to Sounds and Voice to customize your settings.

Do Uber drivers care if you don’t talk?

Uber offers ‘Quiet Mode’ so you don’t have to talk to the driver, but it’ll cost you extra. Ever put on your AirPods to keep a chatty Uber driver from annoying you during your trip? You may have an option to put them away.

Why are Uber drivers so quiet?

Quiet Mode comes as part of a new slate of Rider Preferences features that users can set up before they hail an Uber Black or SUV, but not while waiting for their ride or while in the car. The Temperature control lets them request the car be warm or cold so drivers know whether to crank the air conditioning.

How do I turn off voice navigation?

To Mute the Voice Navigation follow the instructions below.

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Maps app .
2. Start navigation.
3. In the top right, tap Sound . Then, choose one of the following: Mute: Tap Mute . Hear alerts: Tap Alerts . You’ll hear alerts like traffic, construction, and crashes.

Can you ask Uber driver not to talk?

Not in the mood for a chatty driver? Uber is giving its customers the option to avoid small talk during their ride. The Uber app will now allow passengers to select a “quiet preferred” option. “I’ve had over chatty Uber drivers react badly when I’ve asked for quiet.