u/Thelma123321

I’m not talking about passengers talking to the driver.. I mean people carrying on loud conversations in the back seat. I feel like people acknowledge that distractions affect drivers, but no one ever talks about how noisy passengers can affect concentration. Curious if other drivers notice it or if you’ve learned to tune it out.

When a passenger asks if Uber is your full-time job, what do you usually tell them?

I actually drive full-time, but I usually tell passengers it’s part-time. I’m not trying to hide it.. I just find that when I say it’s full-time, some people immediately start giving unsolicited career advice or making comments like, “You should get a real job,” or “This is fine as a side hustle.”

I’d rather avoid that conversation altogether and just keep the ride positive.

Do you tell passengers it’s your full-time job, say it’s part-time, or just avoid the topic entirely? Has your answer ever affected tips, ratings, or the overall conversation?