Your Uber Score May Explain Why It’s Hard to Find a Ride

Cailey Rizzo
Nov 08, 2016

It’s normal to want to be liked. We’re human and we feed off the approval of others. If you’re a frequent rider of Ubers, you’re being rated (just like drivers) with every ride. Want to know what your drivers think of you? Here’s how to find out:

To find your score, go to Help, then Account and Payment. Hit Account Settings and Ratings, then say “I’d like to know my rating” and Submit.

Now, what exactly is considered a “low” rating and why should you care about it? Well, if your score is lower, it may be harder to get picked up. According to data from Quartz, the median score is about a 4.8. If drivers fall below a 4.6 rating, they risk being kicked off the app, but there’s no word on a minimum passenger score.

If your score is lower than expected, there are a few tricks to endear you to drivers. When requesting a ride, try manually typing in your address instead of using location services to save time. Be on the curb before your driver even arrives for extra points. And make sure to obey all rules of the road in your Uber. That means no piling extra people into the car (one per seat belt!).

Happy trails.

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Taylor Swift Had The Perfect Response To BFF Selena Gomez's Engagement

Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco are engaged! And as excited as we are for the happy couple, their friends are even more excited. (Although based on Selena's selfies, no one is as excited as her. Duh!!). Everyone from Nina Dobrev (who's also recently engaged to Shaun White) to Rare Beauty and Benny himself commented on the post. But no one made me smile as much as Selena's BFF Taylor Swift!

Keep reading to see what Taylor Swift said about Selena Gomez's engagement.

Taylor Swift's comment on Selena Gomez's engagement announcement is the most BFF response ever.

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Selena Gomez's engagement post includes four photos: a close-up shot of her ring, followed by a picnic, a selfie, and a photo of Benny with his arms around her. "forever begins now," she captioned the post.

"yes I will be the flower girl," Taylor Swift joked in the comments. I know Taylor would look beautiful as part of Selena's wedding party (even if her 'fit isn't as dramatic as the "I Bet You Think About Me" music video!). Taylor herself has been subjected to engagement rumors for years, and her BF Travis Kelce recently spoke on the rumors this summer during the Big Slick Celebrity Weekend's onstage comedy sketch.

When Jason Sudeikis asked, "When are you going to make an honest woman out of her?" Travis responded with, "Guys, you're really pushing it." Travis' mom Donna just told Page Six at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards, “we will see what happens. You never know.”

In addition to Taylor Swift's comment, Benny Blanco said, "hey wait… that’s my wife," while Nina Dobrev commented, "YES !!!! Congratulations!!!!! So happy for you both!!!! 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍‼️"

The official Rare Beauty account commented, "CONGRATULATIONS 🥹💍 so happy for you two!!"

Jennifer Aniston said, "HONEY!! Congratulations sweet mama! ❤️💫" while Lily Collins commented, "Ahhhhhhhh yes yes yes!! Best news ever. Couldn’t be more happy for you both ❤️❤️❤️❤️"

Do you hope Taylor Swift winds up in Selena Gomez's wedding? If you're loving this celebrity wedding news, check out Gavin Casalegno & Cheyanne King's Beautiful Wedding Photos.

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Paul Mescal Set To Star In The Beatles Movie (According To This Director)

First there was Austin Butler as Elvis, then Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan and Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen. And now, after months of rumors, we finally got insider confirmation that Paul Mescal will be starring in a Beatles movie! (TBH after showing off his singing chops during SNL, I'd expect no less). Not only did Ridley Scott tell the world that Paul will be in the new movies, but sources confirmed to Variety that he's attached to the project.

Here's everything you need to know about Paul Mescal's Beatles movie — including which member of the band he's attached to play.

Ridley Scott seemingly confirms Paul Mescal's Paul McCartney casting.

During a Christopher Nolan, Gladiator 2 director Ridley Scott was asked if Paul Mescal was starring in his next film The Dog Stars. “Yes,” Ridley says. “Maybe. Paul is actually stacked up, doing the Beatles next. So I may have to let him go.”

While Paul Mescal's involvement in Sony's upcoming Beatle biopic quartet (say that five times fast) has been around the rumor mill, the news hasn't actually been confirmed by the movie studio. Um, does that mean Ridley Scott just leaked the information to the entire world?! I feel like this is information I'm not supposed to have.

Even though we don't have official casting news on the films, we do know that Sam Mendes is making four biopics, one for each of the band members. The movies will intersect to “tell the astonishing story of the greatest band in history,” per Variety.

Here's what Paul Mescal had to say about those Beatles biopic rumors.

Paul's rumored to play Paul McCartney, and told GQ in October 2024 that he "would love to be involved, but there’s nothing set in stone,” before telling ET at the Gladiator 2 Los Angeles premiere that "it would be an incredible story to be attached to. The fact that Sam Mendes is attached to direct, it truly would be a dream come true."

Fan casts for the other members of The Beatles include Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Asa Butterfield, Barry Keoghan, and Tom Holland — which I would totally be here for TBH!

What do you think about these casting rumors? Would you like to see Paul Mescal in a Beatles movie? If you're loving these music biopics, don't forget to check out why Monica Barbaro Said Meeting Timothée Chalamet On A Complete Unknown Was A "Beautiful, Magical Day".

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35 Minutes & One Sheet Pan Is All You Need For This Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe

Minimal effort — that's our favorite phrase. Do a bit of arranging, brushing, and drizzling, then let the oven take care of the rest of the work for a dinner that's sure to end up on your regular recipe rotation. We use chopped potatoes, carrots, and red onion in this honey mustard chicken recipe, but you could easily replace 'em with baby new potatoes, baby carrots, and shallots (or scallions) to skip the knife work!

Bonus: Throw a bit of cooked couscous or quinoa in the leftovers (maybe a cheeky sprinkling of goat cheese too), and tomorrow's lunch is sorted. If you love the sheet-pan method, take a look at some of these veggie sheet pan dinners.

Now onto our delicious honey mustard chicken recipe!

Ingredients for Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Chicken

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  • 3 large red-skinned potatoes, chopped into bite-size chunks
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped into bite-size chunks
  • 1 large red onion, peeled and sliced into chunky wedges
  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 medium head of broccoli, broken into florets
  • 20 asparagus spears
  • Small bunch of parsley, finely chopped

Directions for Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Chicken

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Arrange the potatoes, carrots, onion, and chicken breasts on a large sheet pan.

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3. Mix together the honey, mustard, and brown sugar. Brush this mixture on the chicken breasts. Drizzle two tablespoons of the oil over the chicken and vegetables, then sprinkle on the salt and pepper. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes.

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4. Take the sheet pan out of the oven. Use a spatula to turn the vegetables over, then add the broccoli and asparagus. Drizzle on the remaining oil and sprinkle on another pinch of salt and pepper. Place back in the oven to cook for a further 5-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.

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5. Sprinkle with parsley and serve!

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