What are Driving Modes?

When you go online and start looking for trip requests in a driving mode city, you’ll automatically be in one of our two driving modes. The two modes are called Advantage Mode and Standard Mode.

What is Advantage Mode?

Advantage Mode is designed to reward highly rated drivers who accept more ride requests, cancel less frequently, and ensure riders get to their destinations safely. Drivers in Advantage Mode enjoy several benefits, including:

  • More Exclusive ride requests: You’ll receive more requests for eligible ride types than drivers in Standard Mode.
  • +5% earnings perk: Earn an additional 5% on UberX and other non-premium ride types, including Trip Radar matches. This perk does not apply to delivery trips (e.g., Uber Eats, Uber Connect), Hourly, UberX Share, Uber Black, Uber Black SUV, Uber Premier, Uber Premier SUV, Uber WAV, or Uber Reserve trips.
  • Priority Trip Radar matching at airports: Enjoy priority for Trip Radar matches at airports compared to Standard Mode drivers.

How is the Advantage Mode +5% perk calculated?

For qualifying trips in Advantage Mode, the +5% earnings perk is added to your total trip earnings. However, some parts of your earnings are excluded from this calculation, such as:

  • Quest promotions
  • Tips
  • Wait time fees
  • Cancellation fees
  • Tolls
  • Other third-party fees and operational expenses

What is Standard Mode?

In Standard Mode, you’ll get more trip requests through Trip Radar. You’ll receive fewer Exclusive ride requests compared to Advantage Mode drivers, and you won’t earn the +5% earnings perk.

Where in the app can I find my current mode?

You can track your current mode in the app. There’s a tracker card that displays your current mode, and you’ll receive a notification if your mode changes. To view your driver stats and see if you qualify for Advantage Mode, go to the menu in the Driver app and tap on your profile picture.

How can I change my mode?

Your mode is based on your stats, including your acceptance rate, cancellation rate, star rating, and Driving Insights score. To qualify for Advantage Mode, you need to meet the following criteria:

  • Acceptance rate: 25% or higher
  • Cancellation rate: 8% or lower
  • Star rating: 4.85 or higher
  • Driving Insights score: 75 or more

If you meet these criteria, you’ll automatically be placed in Advantage Mode. If you don’t, you’ll be in Standard Mode.

Are Driving Modes available in my city?

Driving modes are currently active any time you’re driving in one of the following cities:

  • Albuquerque NM
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Austin, TX
  • Baltimore-Maryland, MA
  • Birmingham, AL
  • Boise, ID
  • Central Atlantic Coast, FL
  • Charleston, SC
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Columbia, SC
  • Columbus, OH
  • Connecticut
  • Dallas, TX
  • Detroit, MI
  • El Paso, TX
  • Fort Myers-Naples, FL
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Greenville, SC
  • Hampton Roads, VA
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • Houston, TX
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Kansas City, KS/MO
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • Lehigh Valley, PA
  • Louisville, KY
  • Madison, WI
  • Memphis, TN
  • Miami, FL
  • Nashville, TN
  • New Orleans, LA
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • Omaha, NE
  • Orlando, FL
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Piedmont Triad, NC
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Raleigh-Durham, NC
  • Reno NV
  • Rhode Island, RI
  • Richmond, VA
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • San Antonio, TX
  • Sarasota, FL
  • Savannah-Hilton Head, GA
  • St Louis, MO
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • Tampa Bay, FL
  • Tucson, AZ
  • Tulsa OK
  • Wilkes-Barre Scranton, PA

If you’re not driving in one of these cities, then you won’t see the Driving Modes feature.

How can I learn more about Driving Modes?

Learn more about the modes and terms here.

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