Tip the chauffeur?
Oct 28, 2023 | 7:58 pm
#33
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Oct 29, 2023 | 3:41 am
#34
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That's what I am seeing. Numerous travel blogs giving the wrong oppression. So for the benefit of anyone interested, I can assure you that the chauffeur (and I know several of them) is paid a very low rate for each job. He is required to keep the car in excellent condition at all times as well as ensure the customer receives the best possible experience. Gratuities are at the discretion of the client but will always be a very welcome and important part of the chauffeurs income.
Oct 29, 2023 | 4:09 am
#36
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That's what I am seeing. Numerous travel blogs giving the wrong oppression. So for the benefit of anyone interested, I can assure you that the chauffeur (and I know several of them) is paid a very low rate for each job. He is required to keep the car in excellent condition at all times as well as ensure the customer receives the best possible experience. Gratuities are at the discretion of the client but will always be a very welcome and important part of the chauffeurs income.
As mentioned above, Emirates fares are very high, and include chauffeur drive. If the driver feels he/she is underpaid, then they should be going to their employer rather than expecting their customers to supplement their income.
Oct 30, 2023 | 11:31 pm
#38
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https://www.emirates.com/in/english/...auffeur-drive/
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Service includes all taxes, tolls, and gratuities within the complimentary radius. Service is not available between terminals in the same airport. Distance covered in the map below is an approximation (excluding cities with no mileage restrictions). Chauffeur-drive service coverage is based on actual distance driven.
Nov 1, 2023 | 1:54 pm
#40
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That's what I am seeing. Numerous travel blogs giving the wrong oppression. So for the benefit of anyone interested, I can assure you that the chauffeur (and I know several of them) is paid a very low rate for each job. He is required to keep the car in excellent condition at all times as well as ensure the customer receives the best possible experience. Gratuities are at the discretion of the client but will always be a very welcome and important part of the chauffeurs income.
Nov 1, 2023 | 2:27 pm
#41
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Sir. Disappointed to see you don't tip your chauffeur. Of course this is not compulsory and is down to your own discretion. However, I would like to point out that UK chauffeurs are only paid the minimum uk wage. Also, they are not paid for any part of the journey that the car is empty. So in effect the driver could drive many miles/hours to collect you for nothing. Gratuities are a very important part of the chauffeurs income.
