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From ridesharing to everyday work, it is increasingly clear that emotional intelligence is one of the key things humans have to offer (or not). Uber to launch new 'quiet requested' mode, a top requested feature. https://t.co/8nv933jELa
— Marshall Kirkpatrick (@marshallk) May 15, 2019
The big ethical question is whether it's dehumanizing to ask drivers to be quiet. Uber tells me "reaction of Uber Black drivers was overwhelmingly positive" because they want to give premium service pic.twitter.com/JPzzkHgXop
— Josh Constine (@JoshConstine) May 15, 2019
Here are all the details on Uber Black's new Rider Preferences that let you:
— Josh Constine (@JoshConstine) May 15, 2019
-Select "Quiet preferred" or "Happy To Chat"
-Signal if you have bags so drivers know to help
-Ask temperature be hotter or colder
+You get 5min wait time before being charged, 15 before cancellation pic.twitter.com/j2x6diiJpL
Uber notes that drivers are independent contractors, so honoring "quiet ride" requests isn't mandatory...though riders could get bad ratings. pic.twitter.com/UFqLdbQMng
— Josh Constine (@JoshConstine) May 15, 2019
Some say it's rude to request a quiet ride, but many women report unwanted flirtation from Uber drivers. That's why I hope Uber rolls this out to UberX & internationally after it hits the US tomorrow. https://t.co/dm6sHfNUxr pic.twitter.com/skrpjRNQKY
— Josh Constine (@JoshConstine) May 15, 2019
Yes, I found my preferred ride.??? https://t.co/54htsR8lxs
— Mario Sundar ? (@mariosundar) May 15, 2019
Another launch news... we have been busy! :)
— manikgupta (@manikgupta) May 15, 2019
Introducing an Enhanced Uber Black Experience https://t.co/AnmxlBNP5Z
Uber will let you request a driver who won’t talk to you: https://t.co/EFPAofzRlK
— Steve Kovach (@stevekovach) May 15, 2019
the language here is so dehumanizing: "launches quiet mode" as if the company were sending out a software update and not sending instructions to workers it clearly employs https://t.co/a9pM8LLL1U
— Ben Walsh (@BenDWalsh) May 15, 2019
Uber is finally giving users its most requested feature: a Quiet Driver mode https://t.co/yJjoHVIXvh
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) May 15, 2019
Uber finally launches the Quiet Driver Mode I suggested! https://t.co/dm6sHfNUxr tip @techmeme
— Josh Constine (@JoshConstine) May 15, 2019
I would pay extra to not have to feel bad about asking EVERY driver to turn off their 'music'
— George Howard (@gah650) May 15, 2019
Uber Black launches Quiet Driver Mode https://t.co/w9REs695EY
Uber finally introduces “Quiet Mode” feature https://t.co/CSzANjlYxP
— Ahmed Al Omran (@ahmed) May 15, 2019
Uberがドライバーに黙っててくれと指定できるモードを実装w これは気分いいときならいいけど疲れてるときにフレンドリーな人に当たってしまう不幸が回避されてよいな、Lyftも頼むわ https://t.co/qhF4E9gwz4
— Ryuichi KUBUKI 久富木 隆一 (@ryukbk) May 15, 2019
To all my amazing followers who requested Uber Quiet Mode ... it’s here! https://t.co/t44aDSGh70
— Allison Barr Allen (@abarrallen) May 15, 2019
Some say it's rude to request a quiet ride, but many women report unwanted flirtation from Uber drivers. That's why I hope Uber rolls this out to UberX & internationally after it hits the US tomorrow. https://t.co/dm6sHfNUxr pic.twitter.com/skrpjRNQKY
— Josh Constine (@JoshConstine) May 15, 2019
This is everything I have ever wanted. https://t.co/t7Ajk0Ct1k via @CNET
— Abrar Al-Heeti (@alheeti_3) May 15, 2019
Uber is introducing a "Quiet Mode" feature ? https://t.co/Mdd0oqi88d
— Connor Ryan (@connortryan) May 15, 2019
Some people truly want to isolate their entire existence from others, never having to interact with anyone outside their existing circles, engage with their communities or have to have any awareness outside their guilded lives. Pathetic. https://t.co/WrZcnS0ljF
— Adam Singer (@AdamSinger) May 16, 2019
Introverts and misanthropes may have something to celebrate with this news.
— Scott Monty (@ScottMonty) May 16, 2019
But is it that difficult to simply ask your driver for some quiet/privacy?https://t.co/JbNJY7u2fW via @techcrunch
Uber launches 'quiet mode' - great idea - sometimes you just aren't in the mood for a chat: https://t.co/zfSLXX3HgU
— Helen Prowse (@hlp) May 16, 2019
Need this in South Africa asap @Uber and @Uber_RSA please and thank you. https://t.co/2ZcQhrS74Z
— Mich Atagana (@MichAtagana) May 15, 2019
OK if you’ve ever been in an Uber with me, you know I will not use this new feature. I wanna hear your whole life story, drivers!!! (? maybe drivers want me in Quiet Mode?) https://t.co/FVhdqjNf7H
— Avery Travis (@averytravistv) May 16, 2019
Uber has launched a feature so that you can mute your driver if you don't feel like making conversation...
— Victoria Buchanan (@VictoriaFutures) May 15, 2019
How about we all be adults and if you don't feel like making conversation you could just let the driver know yourself in a polite way? https://t.co/RZfUkGMA6I
Often needed! :) .... @Uber Black launches Quiet Driver Mode https://t.co/xMqTD29a8g
— Amit Paranjape (@aparanjape) May 15, 2019
[? great idea, mad that it’s only with Uber Black though.] Uber Black launches Quiet Driver Mode https://t.co/DvN3t859ga
— William Ketchum III (@WEKetchum) May 16, 2019
Uber Black drivers are professional drivers w/ commercial licenses and also human beings who will understand if you ask them for a quiet ride (as a human would) because they're professionals. So good job everyone on this dumbassery ? https://t.co/mf7L5dHxU4
— Ana Milicevic (@aexm) May 15, 2019