UBER PASSENGER RATINGS: Uber set to introduce minimum rider rating filter to give drivers more control at night
- Perry Richardson
- 9 hours ago
- 2 min read
Uber is set to give drivers in the US more control over who they pick up through a new feature that allows them to set a minimum passenger rating.
The tool lets drivers choose the lowest rider score they are comfortable accepting, with the flexibility to switch it on or off depending on the time or circumstances.
For example, a driver could choose to enable the filter during late-night shifts when safety concerns are higher and relax it during daytime work. The move forms part of Uber’s broader focus on driver safety and choice. Combined with rider identity verification, the feature is intended to improve confidence and reduce risk during trips.
The update was announced by Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi as part of a wider package of changes launching from March 2026. The new system, called the “all-new Uber Pro”, will merge the company’s existing Uber Pro and Advantage Mode into one streamlined rewards programme.
Uber Pro will continue to use a tiered structure, with four levels: Blue, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond. Drivers who achieve Gold and above will see higher earnings on most trips, while Platinum and Diamond drivers will receive additional perks and rewards.
Safety is said to remain a central focus. Alongside the rider rating filter, Uber is expanding its Women Rider Preference feature across more US cities, including Baltimore, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Seattle, Portland, and Washington DC. The feature gives women drivers the option to receive trip requests only from women passengers.
According to Uber, the option has already been used on more than 150 million trips globally. A quarter of women drivers use it weekly, and more than half keep it enabled for the majority of their journeys.
Khosrowshahi said the changes are designed to help drivers feel more secure and in control of their work. “Safety and control are at the heart of a confident experience,” he said. “These new features give drivers and couriers more choice over who they ride with, how they earn, and how they’re protected.”
