	{"id":103603,"date":"2024-12-17T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-16T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/tweedcoasttimes\/?p=103603"},"modified":"2024-12-11T19:59:36","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T08:59:36","slug":"byron-in-top-10-regions-in-annual-uber-rankings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/tweedcoasttimes\/news\/byron-in-top-10-regions-in-annual-uber-rankings\/","title":{"rendered":"Byron in top 10 regions in annual Uber rankings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>UBER released its annual rider ratings rankings last week, revealing the states, cities and regions that earned their spot on one or the other of Santa\u2019s lists for 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Byron Bay, with a rider ranking of 4.87 stars out of five, came in at number eight on the regional list, sitting above the respectable national average of 4.82 stars.<\/p>\n<p>In comparison, the Gold Coast shares the same ranking and sits at number four on the metro list.<\/p>\n<p>Uber rider ratings have unexpectedly become a pop cultural litmus test for human decency, with people frequently citing their rating in small talk or on social media or dating profiles.<\/p>\n<p>The ride sharer encourages riders to check their Uber Rider Rating and consider improving it where possible.<\/p>\n<p>The company said drivers always appreciated good passenger etiquette, and driver partner feedback shared tips on what made a good passenger.<\/p>\n<p>Punctuality, location accuracy, and cleanliness ranked highly. Not all riders or drivers want to chat, but a friendly hello was highly regarded.<\/p>\n<p>Slamming doors is frequently cited as the reason for drivers deducting stars on rider profiles.<\/p>\n<p>Uber encourages feedback from both sides with its two-way rating system and is asking riders and drivers to remember to rate their rides and contribute to an improved experience this holiday season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UBER released its annual rider ratings rankings last week, revealing the states, cities and regions that earned their spot on one or the other of Santa\u2019s lists for 2024. 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