Many drivers will rate passengers 4 or below if they don't tip. And many drivers skip passengers 4.5 or below, some start skipping passengers at 4.6. I posted some quotes from the discussion below.

I don't think it's about averages, it's about perception. Drivers know that they get fired at 4.6, and they know that most passengers and drivers give 5 star ratings regardless.

Drivers have to rate riders before they get their next ride, so every rider gets rated by every driver they pair with.

Lyft states (at least they did) openly that a 3 star rating or below will ensure that the driver and rider are not paired again, and will prompt for a text entry explaining what went wrong.

I don't disagree that the rating system is broken. But it is what it is and it's not likely to change soon.

> I picked up a 4.5 tonight and guess what is was a 4.5 type of ride. 2 stars bucko

> 4.5 or below are usually problem passengers in my market

> Usually I'll pass on anyone lower than a 4.5.

> I check the score and if they are below a 4.6 I text and inform them that THEY need to cancel and request another driver.

> 4.6 and below? Sorry about your luck. Let the next Uber driver pick up your $2.40 non tipping ass.

> I'm hesitant about anything 4.6 or below (depending on if it's a slow night and other factors).

> i'm usually skeptical of rides under 4.8, but accept trips at a base of 4.5 in the mornings. most of those folks i've chalked up to being bad drunks, and decent during the day.

> If I'm knackered I'll reject a 4.5 or 4.6 as I'm too tired to put up with potential crap.

> I skip anyone below a 4.5 unless it's really slow and I'm desperate.