{"id":948,"date":"2023-11-27T19:27:07","date_gmt":"2023-11-27T19:27:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/?p=948"},"modified":"2023-11-29T19:27:23","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T19:27:23","slug":"five-star-driver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/five-star-driver\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get a Five-Star Driver Rating on Poparide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This article was written by Phil, one of many Poparide drivers you can find on the road. You can usually catch him traveling from Quebec to Montreal visiting old friends.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" class=\"wp-image-966\" src=\"https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blog-5stardriver-1-philprofile-EN-1024x341.png\" alt=\"Poparide Profile of Phil, a driver and passenger with 77 people driven, 39 rides taken, and more than 17 000 kilometers shared\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blog-5stardriver-1-philprofile-EN-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blog-5stardriver-1-philprofile-EN-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blog-5stardriver-1-philprofile-EN-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blog-5stardriver-1-philprofile-EN.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a driver on Poparide, I know firsthand how important your rating can be. It shows potential passengers that you\u2019re safe, reliable, and courteous. The higher your rating, the more likely you are to fill the seats in your car for carpooling trips. Getting five stars \u2013 the highest possible rating \u2013 takes some attention to detail and consideration, but it\u2019s achievable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I joined the app back in 2017 and in that time, I\u2019ve learned a lot about carpooling \u2013 and I have the track record to prove it. Sharing has always been the essence of the Poparide community, so I thought: Why not share some tips to make every ride smoother and more enjoyable? Time to go the extra mile and give a five-star experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Communicate before the ride<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" class=\"wp-image-957\" src=\"https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blog-5stardriver-2-communicate-1024x341.png\" alt=\"Driver talking to a happy passenger on Poparide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blog-5stardriver-2-communicate-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blog-5stardriver-2-communicate-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blog-5stardriver-2-communicate-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blog-5stardriver-2-communicate.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Poparide app is where you and your passengers will make plans before a ride. You\u2019ll get ride requests that you\u2019ll have to accept or deny, and you also might have passengers ask you questions or send you messages. Don\u2019t leave anyone hanging! Passengers need to know if they\u2019re carpooling with you, or if they have to find a ride elsewhere. You should try to respond to requests and messages immediately \u2013 and be friendly when you do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I also find it helpful to send a short courtesy message to passengers a few hours before the trip to confirm that it\u2019s happening. There\u2019s no such thing as over-communicating!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check in often with your passengers&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" class=\"wp-image-958\" src=\"https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blog-5stardriver-3-checking-1024x341.png\" alt=\"Thermometers and music notes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blog-5stardriver-3-checking-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blog-5stardriver-3-checking-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blog-5stardriver-3-checking-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blog-5stardriver-3-checking.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c<em>Is the music too loud?<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c<em>Am I switching lanes too fast?<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c<em>Is the temperature ok?<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c<em>Do you want to chat, or do you want a quiet ride?<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Communication is just as important once your passengers are in the car, so try to be proactive. Ask your passengers how they feel and what they want in order to keep them comfortable.&nbsp; Some passengers may simply be too shy to tell you when they\u2019re freezing (or sweating!) in the back, and anticipating their needs shows you truly care about your passengers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you have to use your phone, ask for help!<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-993 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blog-5stardriver-5-phone2.png\" alt=\"Phone illustration vibrating with alert icons around it\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blog-5stardriver-5-phone2.png 1200w, https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blog-5stardriver-5-phone2-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blog-5stardriver-5-phone2-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blog-5stardriver-5-phone2-768x256.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ve all been there: You need to tap on your phone while driving to check something. Maybe it\u2019s because there\u2019s a detour alert on Google Maps, or maybe you just got an important SMS from a Poparide passenger you\u2019re picking up later on the way. It happens!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember that yes, you are responsible for keeping your eyes on the road, but you\u2019re not driving alone! The passenger next to you can check your phone for you. They trust you to be a safe driver, and there\u2019s nothing safer than asking them to check your phone for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Passengers are usually happy that you care to ask them to help instead of splitting your attention between your phone screen and the road. I\u2019ve learned that this habit makes the difference between getting a good review and a bad review for safety!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be prepared for the unknown<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" class=\"wp-image-961\" src=\"https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blog-5stardriver-6-preparation-1024x341.png\" alt=\"Preparation list checkboxes with one box unchecked\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blog-5stardriver-6-preparation-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blog-5stardriver-6-preparation-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blog-5stardriver-6-preparation-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blog-5stardriver-6-preparation.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You never know what you might encounter on the road. Make sure you have what you need if you run into something. Some items to consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spare tire<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jumper cables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tire chains<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blankets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Snow shovel &amp; ice scraper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gloves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deicing liquid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>-0\u00b0C wiper liquid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First aid kit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flashlight and extra batteries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Provide some extra kindness<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" class=\"wp-image-962\" src=\"https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blog-5stardriver-7-kindness-1024x341.png\" alt=\"Hearts of different colors\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blog-5stardriver-7-kindness-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blog-5stardriver-7-kindness-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blog-5stardriver-7-kindness-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blog-5stardriver-7-kindness.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I like to greet my passengers by name when I pick them up. It helps to build rapport and ensures I\u2019m picking up the right people! (Yes, mistakes happen! \ud83d\ude01) Similarly, I always make sure I say goodbye. It might seem obvious, but I find it goes a long way towards making someone feel good about having ridden with me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I also like to think of ways I can make someone\u2019s ride a little bit brighter. Maybe that means offering to go through a drive-through to pick up coffee. Maybe that means letting them use my phone charger, keeping additional chargers in my vehicle for different types of phones,&nbsp; picking up Timbits before a ride, or letting a passenger pick the music. Whatever it is, I never regret providing a little bit of extra kindness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Think beyond the five-star rating<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"299\" class=\"wp-image-963\" src=\"https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blog-5stardriver-8-beyond5star-1024x299.png\" alt=\"Five star rating illustration with an extra blue star for fabulous drivers\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blog-5stardriver-8-beyond5star-1024x299.png 1024w, https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blog-5stardriver-8-beyond5star-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blog-5stardriver-8-beyond5star-768x224.png 768w, https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/blog-5stardriver-8-beyond5star.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Achieving a five-star rating on Poparide is not just about providing a ride; it&#8217;s about creating a positive and memorable experience for you and your passengers. Effective communication, proactive engagement, and courteous respect will all ensure a smooth and enjoyable journey for everyone. Going the extra mile to do small acts of kindness can significantly impact your passengers&#8217; overall satisfaction. By following these tips, you can consistently offer a five-star experience and contribute to the shared spirit of the Poparide community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve got tips of your own for getting five stars on Poparide, comment below! We\u2019re all here to become better members of the Poparide community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This article was written by Phil, one of many Poparide drivers you can find on the road. 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