Originally Posted by
Sixth Freedom
Tipping is not normally done in the UK unless the service is exceptional and I do not see why taxi drivers would be an exception to that. The fares are quite high for the distance travelled!
Indeed. ^
After finding out how much they were earning I stopped tipping Glasgow black hack drivers many years ago. Only tipped private cab drivers if they helped with luggage.
Here, taxi drivers don't expect a tip which is refreshing to see.