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Uber Names Bristol Lowest for Rider Ratings as Belfast Leads UK Table

Uber says scores reflect riders’ last 500 trips, prompting a call for better etiquette.

Overview

  • The new UK snapshot puts Bristol at an average rider rating of 4.73, London at 4.75, Belfast at the top with 4.91, and the national average at 4.84.
  • Highest-rated locations are Belfast (4.91), Cambridge (4.89), Oxford (4.88), Merseyside (4.88) and Cardiff (4.86).
  • Lowest-rated locations are Bristol (4.73), London (4.75), Birmingham (4.79), Leicester (4.81) and Manchester (4.82).
  • Rival Bolt reports a 15% year-to-date increase in night-time trips versus 2024, with the Saturday peak shifting from 11pm to midnight.
  • Uber urges riders to avoid disrespect, lateness, eating in cars and mid-journey destination changes, with UK chief Andrew Brem emphasizing mutual respect.