Backseat Drivers

Queenofthepak · Jul 31, 2016

How do you guys handle back seat drivers? I picked up an XL ping in Sherman Oaks last night making 2 stops, the first stop going to Angeleno Hotel. One guy asks if I know where it is, I tell him yes, I'm there several times a day. He then proceeds to tell me how to get there 2 minutes later. His wife tells him that he doesn't need to do that, and that it is annoying. Then, another person is back is questioning the guy every turn I take. I'm heading south on the 405, and he starts yelling, that I have to get off on Sunset, I tell him "I know that". He "whispers" to the person next to him that he did appreciate my "attitude". Again, his wife tells him "She doesn't need your directions." Finally, I get to the Angeleno, and because there are so many cars in valet, Mr. BackSeat tells me I should just pull up in front of the door, in the opposite direction to let the one passenger out that was getting out. I told him, no, they could either get out where we were, or wait for me to go through the turnaround.

I'm not sure where I had the attitude. I mean, I smiled when I told him I know. But I had said it like 6 times! Then, when his wife tells him to expect his rating to drop because he deserved a 1 star. He canceled the ride as I was pulling up to their final destination, so that I couldn't leave a rating!!! I reported it to Uber, and Uber says that this is ok!

CaptainJackLA · Jul 31, 2016

Why would have ended the ride and told him to get out. I've done it before I have no problem doing it again especially when they ask if I know where it is and I tell him yes

Queenofthepak · Aug 1, 2016

In a car full of people? Would you kick them all out?

CaptainJackLA said:
Why would have ended the ride and told him to get out. I've done it before I have no problem doing it again especially when they ask if I know where it is and I tell him yes

mandreyka · Aug 1, 2016

Obviously the guy knows too much about how the system works and probably is or was a driver.

Since he already canceled it you should of said " what no tip after all that BS"?

Pashaster · Aug 1, 2016

If it's an UberX trip, I just elbow them in their stupid face, and follow up with "90c a mile, *****. But thanks for the input"

KekeLo · Aug 1, 2016

Queenofthepak said:
How do you guys handle back seat drivers? I picked up an XL ping in Sherman Oaks last night making 2 stops, the first stop going to Angeleno Hotel. One guy asks if I know where it is, I tell him yes, I'm there several times a day. He then proceeds to tell me how to get there 2 minutes later. His wife tells him that he doesn't need to do that, and that it is annoying. Then, another person is back is questioning the guy every turn I take. I'm heading south on the 405, and he starts yelling, that I have to get off on Sunset, I tell him "I know that". He "whispers" to the person next to him that he did appreciate my "attitude". Again, his wife tells him "She doesn't need your directions." Finally, I get to the Angeleno, and because there are so many cars in valet, Mr. BackSeat tells me I should just pull up in front of the door, in the opposite direction to let the one passenger out that was getting out. I told him, no, they could either get out where we were, or wait for me to go through the turnaround.

I'm not sure where I had the attitude. I mean, I smiled when I told him I know. But I had said it like 6 times! Then, when his wife tells him to expect his rating to drop because he deserved a 1 star. He canceled the ride as I was pulling up to their final destination, so that I couldn't leave a rating!!! I reported it to Uber, and Uber says that this is ok!

That is super messed up. I wonder what rating did the guy have in the place. See, me, as soon as that jerk would've said something to me about directions, I would've kicked the entire circus out of my car because I would've knew that he was going to be a you know what problem. I lose it on those pax.

I won't put up with none of their BS, see I go blank, and I don't give a hot lovely you know what.

I would go to the Uber office and tell them about that punk.

KekeLo · Aug 1, 2016

Queenofthepak said:
In a car full of people? Would you kick them all out?

So, Uber only paid you a cancellation fee?

second2noone · Aug 1, 2016

BAckseat driver is short for bs.

Very annoying and get low rating. If you show attitude and or gets mad I would kick the turd out. I have done it before. It's dangerous and ultimately driver will be responsible.

aeiou_- · Aug 1, 2016

Queenofthepak said:
In a car full of people? Would you kick them all out?

You have to be careful, obviously, but HELL YEAH. I've done it a couple times. The more rational ones tend to blame the stupid ones on the way out, making it easier on you.. Kind of like the wife in this situation. If they are all aggressive, unbuckle your belt and consider exiting your vehicle as your kicking them out. I suppose this is not the best case scenario, but it is necessary sometimes. Always in a public space with people around, or even behind a police car if there is one around. People calm down asap at the sight of an officer.

Queenofthepak · Aug 1, 2016

KekeLo said:
So, Uber only paid you a cancellation fee?

No, Uber paid me the full fare, just wouldn't let me give a rating.

Queenofthepak · Aug 1, 2016

My argument is this: if a pax can cancel a ride after it ends to avoid negative ratings, then drivers should be able to do the same thing.

F213 · Aug 1, 2016

If you get any attitude next time, just end ride asap or boot them and rate accordingly.

You know how they game, you can play preemptivEly.

soulwarrior · Aug 1, 2016

Queenofthepak said:
How do you guys handle back seat drivers? I picked up an XL ping in Sherman Oaks last night making 2 stops, the first stop going to Angeleno Hotel. One guy asks if I know where it is, I tell him yes, I'm there several times a day. He then proceeds to tell me how to get there 2 minutes later. His wife tells him that he doesn't need to do that, and that it is annoying. Then, another person is back is questioning the guy every turn I take. I'm heading south on the 405, and he starts yelling, that I have to get off on Sunset, I tell him "I know that". He "whispers" to the person next to him that he did appreciate my "attitude". Again, his wife tells him "She doesn't need your directions." Finally, I get to the Angeleno, and because there are so many cars in valet, Mr. BackSeat tells me I should just pull up in front of the door, in the opposite direction to let the one passenger out that was getting out. I told him, no, they could either get out where we were, or wait for me to go through the turnaround.

I'm not sure where I had the attitude. I mean, I smiled when I told him I know. But I had said it like 6 times! Then, when his wife tells him to expect his rating to drop because he deserved a 1 star. He canceled the ride as I was pulling up to their final destination, so that I couldn't leave a rating!!! I reported it to Uber, and Uber says that this is ok!

Well, he couldn't rate you either and your rating is more of a consequence than his!

CaptainJackLA · Aug 1, 2016

Queenofthepak said:
In a car full of people? Would you kick them all out?

just the one causing the problem if this is a pool.

last week i kicked on out due to her rude friend, it only lasted 1 block. she sent in a complaint, i never responded.

Deric · Aug 1, 2016

I handle backseat drivers the same way I do side seat driving..by just agreeing.

SmokeyTheRobot · Aug 1, 2016

My favorite is the people who want to backseat drive but don't actually know the way. After twenty minutes of zig zagging around town they finally see a street they recognize..."you're gonna wanna turn left here". Yeah, okay, thanks?

Queenofthepak · Aug 1, 2016

SmokeyTheRobot said:
My favorite is the people who want to backseat drive but don't actually know the way. After twenty minutes of zig zagging around town they finally see a street they recognize..."you're gonna wanna turn left here". Yeah, okay, thanks?

That's usually the scenario.

UberLaLa · Aug 11, 2016

Queenofthepak said:
My argument is this: if a pax can cancel a ride after it ends to avoid negative ratings, then drivers should be able to do the same thing.

Nope...I cancelled these two REEKING OF WEED passengers that had me stop the first two blocks at the smoke shop on Pool, so they could run in and 'be right back.' Got another Pool ping (female name) and drove away and Cancelled the two weed heads. Of course they 1 Starred me even though I wrote Uber and told them why & I did not receive any fare from said trip, cuz it was only one minute.

No idea how a passenger can rate for a ride they didn't pay anything for....

twobucca2 · Aug 11, 2016

Back seat drivers are a certain personality type. They can't control themselves and usually they know it. It's funny to watch them attempt to get a handle on this compulsive behavior.

What's even funnier is when they disregard my GPS and get themselves stuck in traffic.

Backseat Drivers

Top Contributors this Month