Apr 24, 2016, 2:03 pm
Last edit by: RichardInSF
Uber recently added functionality to tip in-app after rides are completed.
Your driver will appreciate it.
I'm sure they would -- but what percentage of people (outside of NYC where everyone bribes, uh, tips, for everything) are doing it?
Your driver will appreciate it.
I'm sure they would -- but what percentage of people (outside of NYC where everyone bribes, uh, tips, for everything) are doing it?
Tipping Uber drivers
Aug 26, 2016 | 10:55 am
#316
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Uber's official stance is that you should not tip.
Aug 26, 2016 | 10:58 am
#317
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An Uber driver will get a tip from me, if extraordinary service is provided.
But a tipping sign will result in a 2-3* rating since I do not like being pressured to provide tips. This results in an uncomfortable ride...
But a tipping sign will result in a 2-3* rating since I do not like being pressured to provide tips. This results in an uncomfortable ride...
Aug 26, 2016 | 11:01 am
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See what's been covered in Ride Services, including Uber and Lyft Forum:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ride-...r-drivers.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ride-...r-drivers.html
Aug 26, 2016 | 10:21 pm
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Ride to the airport on Uber: $18 no tip required
Ride from the airport via cab: $58 including 20% tip
Why are cabs still in business again? Oh right, they and the airport authority are in cahoots to make sure Uber/Lyft can't pick up from the airport, only drop off...
Ride from the airport via cab: $58 including 20% tip
Why are cabs still in business again? Oh right, they and the airport authority are in cahoots to make sure Uber/Lyft can't pick up from the airport, only drop off...
Aug 26, 2016 | 11:16 pm
#322
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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.
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.
Aug 27, 2016 | 1:11 am
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In my city it is permissible, although I agree it is tasteless. I've seen some tacky ones, but they are becoming very very common in cars here.
Aug 27, 2016 | 11:48 am
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https://help.uber.com/h/f7385bf5-1748-4fd0-a57f-3d9b62facc45
As a rider, you are not obligated to offer your driver a gratuity in cash.
If you decide you would like to tip, your driver is welcome to accept.
Aug 27, 2016 | 12:03 pm
#325
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Uber's appeal to me has always been not needing to worry about cash and tips. I've only once tipped a driver, when I needed to move two boxes across town and the driver kindly got out and helped me bring them up the driveway. I too would feel like I'm being extorted in the presence of such a sign, as it signals no tip would result in a bad rating.
Heck, if people continue to tip for the usual service that may become the norm anyways -- I'd like to thank them in advance for ruining what was a super convenient, stressless, tipless alternative to the despised American taxi cabs.
Heck, if people continue to tip for the usual service that may become the norm anyways -- I'd like to thank them in advance for ruining what was a super convenient, stressless, tipless alternative to the despised American taxi cabs.
Aug 27, 2016 | 3:18 pm
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If they feel that the compensation from driving without tips isn't enough, then don't drive and complain about how you're not making enough.
Aug 27, 2016 | 5:38 pm
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Stop tipping Uber drivers for providing normal services. Seriously, it's like we always find a way to punish ourselves, unbelievable!
Aug 28, 2016 | 12:55 am
#328
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Uber is advertising for drivers on television, so I guess the demand is there, however, seeing the prices they charge, how does anyone ever make any money? Uber takes their cut, and most of the time, the remaining amount barely covers the cost of gas. Add in the maintenance and insurance costs on the vehicle, they are actually losing money on most trips.
I wonder what the turnover is for drivers at least in the USA?
I wonder what the turnover is for drivers at least in the USA?
Aug 28, 2016 | 3:00 pm
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This is the only situation where I would tip; the driver going above and beyond what he/she is there to do. At the end of the day, the driver is being paid to drive you. That's it. He helps you with bags, boxes, finding pokemon, that's above and beyond!
If they feel that the compensation from driving without tips isn't enough, then don't drive and complain about how you're not making enough.
If they feel that the compensation from driving without tips isn't enough, then don't drive and complain about how you're not making enough.
^^^This.
Aug 28, 2016 | 11:01 pm
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