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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Business
Vinay Patel

'That's Just Plain Cruel': Elon Musk Reacts To Uber Riders Giving Tesla Drivers 1-Star Ratings

A social media post showing an Uber driver receiving a 1-star rating simply for driving a Tesla drew sharp criticism from Elon Musk, who deemed the act 'cruel.' (Credit: YouTube Screenshot / Tesla)

A single 1-star rating, seemingly given as a form of protest against Tesla rather than the driver's service, has sparked a social media storm. Elon Musk has hit back at reports that an Uber driver received a low rating solely for driving a Tesla, further fuelling ongoing debates surrounding the electric vehicle company.

On Saturday, Musk, Tesla's CEO, replied to an online post that said an Uber driver using a Tesla received a 1-star rating amidst national protests against the carmaker. A picture showing an Uber driver in a Tesla's front seat included text that read, 'Giving Tesla Uber drivers 1-star ratings.'

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