"A 4.2 rating doesn't happen by accident, I earned it," Ansem admitted on his Market Bubble podcast after Uber banned him. The crypto influencer and notorious partygoer, whose real name is Zion Thomas, found himself locked out of the Uber app due to persistently low ratings despite prior warnings. Uber's message was clear: his account access was revoked because his rating hadn’t improved after a prior notification.
Initially, Ansem kept fans guessing about what kind of passenger he was, sparking speculation that he frequently kept drivers waiting while his companions prepared to leave. When pressed, he shrugged off the blame, saying, "It's really not my fault." Later, he elaborated that his ban came from a pattern of poor behavior mostly chronic lateness and rowdy group rides. "Every time I call Uber, and we’re going out, we’re loud as fuck in the Uber," he explained, "I got hella people with me, I got people screaming in the back seat, all this shit happening." He described the typical scene after a night out: friends still getting ready, drinks flowing, and people scrambling to meet up before leaving.
Uber’s community guidelines prohibit behavior that’s aggressive, disrespectful, or disruptive, and riders must avoid bringing open alcohol containers, illegal substances, or offensive conduct into vehicles. Violations can lead to suspensions or bans, as was the case with Ansem. While it’s unclear exactly what rating triggers a ban for riders, Uber previously required drivers to maintain a 4.6 average over their recent trips to keep their accounts active, and riders with low scores are typically given chances to improve before facing removal.
For a figure like Ansem, whose lifestyle involves late nights and boisterous crowds, it wasn’t a surprise that his Uber rating reflected these habits. His ban highlights the challenges ride-sharing platforms face managing rider behavior beyond driver conduct. Meanwhile, crypto communities continue to watch how influencers navigate public scrutiny both online and off.
