Uber drivers in India can now rate and review passengers
Ride-hailing company Uber has introduced a ratings system for passengers in India, which could see some users banned from the app for "inappropriate behaviour." Previously, drivers were subject to reviews and ratings assigned by customers, but now drivers are able to rate passengers in return. However, Uber points out that low ratings will not automatically lead to a ban and this would only happen in the case of inappropriate or unsafe behaviour. Passengers can check their ratings by going to the app's account settings.

The customer is mostly right - but perhaps not always. Overturning the age-old adage, taxi-hailing app Uber had initiated the practise of rating riders too, who now stand the chance of facing a ban from using the service for what its drivers would judge as 'inappropriate behavior'.Rudeness or tardiness may be the parameters by which users may have critiqued drivers in the past, but now riders too may breach the code of civility for activities like enjoying a greasy snack or playing Honey Singh on loud while on the ride.Even if penalizing users for their baffling tastes may be pushing it too far, these actions can certainly reflect on their overall rating. The app is well within its capacity to disable people from its platform if they have a consistent record of bad ratings. Hence, just as user ratings can affect the future course of ride for the drivers with the company, so can driver ratings determine whether one can continue riding with them. Uber, however, adds that a rider is banned only in the case of inappropriate or unsafe behavior. Low ratings automatically does not lead to a ban.Riders can check their ratings by going to the drop-down menu at the upper left corner of the app and clickig on Help > Account and Payment > Account Settings and Ratings > I’d like to know my rating.Not happy with your ratings? Here are some cheat codes you can use to get a 5-star passenger rating:-Internet-powered maps are sure to make navigation easier for all, but so will feeding the exact input of your location. Next time you drop a pin to set your pickup location, make sure it is registered as your actual address instead of that of the nearest club.Not only is it considered rude to belch or burp in public, it may be interpreted as impolite by some drivers if you eat in their cab . Moreover, stray crumbs and sticky spots may simply be disrespecting the driver in his workspace.As much as you love banging your head and tapping your feet to Honey Singh's interpretation of music, it is unfair to expect fellow passengers to share your remarkable taste in music. So keep your earphones handy or just listen to the cab radio if you are too lazy to untangle them.Any cab coming your way or waiting by the road may seem to be calling out to you, but take a second to verify if it really is the right ride. Also, addressing your driver by his name can also fetch you extra points.Conventional wisdom may dictate that Uber drivers love to strike up random conversations, but know when they simply want to zone out and enjoy the drive.