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Old Aug 26, 2016 | 11:16 pm
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Originally Posted by benzemalyonnais
A 4-star rating over this?

Drivers with ratings under 4.6 can be terminated by Uber (who knows if this actually happens though).

The driver simply wants to change the tipping culture associated with Uber and make the passengers aware that tips are not included in their fares.

I think the appropriate recourse would be to write Uber and suggest tipping be added as an option in the app (as it is with Lyft) in order to avoid the awkward sign in the car.
I'm aware drivers under 4.6 can be terminated, in fact I'm an Uber driver myself. We're told specifically in the training materials never to ask for tips. The sign is inappropriate and against Uber's policy.
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