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re: Uber tipping is a thing now?
Posted on 6/20/17 at 7:41 pm to Coater
Posted on 6/20/17 at 7:41 pm to Coater
Eh, I don't think it's such a bad thing.
My friend drives for Uber/Lyft, and he goes all out. He has tablets mounted to the back seats connected to WiFi with bookmarks set for tourist/travel information about the city.
He goes out of his way to help people load their bags. One time he was in my neighborhood and asked me if he could stop by and change his clothes because he helped a wheelchaired veteran into his car during a rainstorm and was completely soaked.
Circumstances like that dictate a tip in my opinion.
My friend drives for Uber/Lyft, and he goes all out. He has tablets mounted to the back seats connected to WiFi with bookmarks set for tourist/travel information about the city.
He goes out of his way to help people load their bags. One time he was in my neighborhood and asked me if he could stop by and change his clothes because he helped a wheelchaired veteran into his car during a rainstorm and was completely soaked.
Circumstances like that dictate a tip in my opinion.
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Posted on 6/20/17 at 7:41 pm to fightin tigers
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Nothing like getting your rider rating wrecked because you don't give enough tips.
They rate you as soon as they drop you off, so they don't know if you gave them a tip unless they directly hand it to you. If anything, this will only help your rating if someone gives 4 stars or less to nontipping riders.
This post was edited on 6/20/17 at 7:45 pm
Posted on 6/20/17 at 7:42 pm to Coater
I only tipped on Uber once and that was when I was in Portland and the driver had to sit in traffic for about an hour to get me to the auto dealership where my car was in the shop at. Gave him $10.
Posted on 6/20/17 at 7:43 pm to upgrayedd
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I thought this was one of the biggest original draws for using uber. You don't have to worry about tipping.
But when your competitor does and actually has a higher vetting project on who they allow to drive for them (i.e. often better service for the customer), then got to get on with it.
This post was edited on 6/20/17 at 7:43 pm
Posted on 6/20/17 at 7:43 pm to lsunurse
The only time I've ever use Uber was traveling to and from the airport. I tipped because they helped me with my luggage.
Posted on 6/20/17 at 7:44 pm to goldennugget
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I only tipped on Uber once
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goldennugget
Posted on 6/20/17 at 7:44 pm to Coater
Sucks if that is the default display and you have to "enter a custom amount" to leave no tip. For Lyft, the default position is "No tip", so you can just hit submit if you don't want to leave a tip.
Posted on 6/20/17 at 7:46 pm to goldennugget
I'm not surprised. You portray an over inflated sense of self worth on the internet. I'm sure you're even worse on a face to face basis.
Posted on 6/20/17 at 7:46 pm to fightin tigers
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Nothing like getting your rider rating wrecked because you don't give enough tips.
I almost never tip, and have a 5.0 rider rating on both Uber and Lyft.
Posted on 6/20/17 at 7:59 pm to Coater
I like the idea. most drivers are not making as much as they claim after uber takes out their share
Posted on 6/20/17 at 8:08 pm to lsunurse
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lsunurse
I've only used an Uber like 5 times total in my life. Other 4 times were in Seattle going to and from the airport. Those drivers didn't even speak English.
Posted on 6/20/17 at 8:13 pm to Coater
So the Uber drivers job is to take you from point a to be for the price he agreed on. Then he expects you to give him more Money or he will give YOU a bad rating. Sounds about right.
I love it when people walk into my office and toss me a few dollars when at my desk doing my job.
I love it when people walk into my office and toss me a few dollars when at my desk doing my job.
Posted on 6/20/17 at 8:17 pm to lsunurse
Uber marketed their product as not requiring tipping.
The drivers signed up knowing this.
It's all the idiots tipping that creates these awkward situations.
Like a poster noted, not tipping is one thing Europe got right.
The drivers signed up knowing this.
It's all the idiots tipping that creates these awkward situations.
Like a poster noted, not tipping is one thing Europe got right.
This post was edited on 6/20/17 at 8:18 pm
Posted on 6/20/17 at 8:18 pm to upgrayedd
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I thought this was one of the biggest original draws for using uber. You don't have to worry about tipping.
Bingo
Posted on 6/20/17 at 8:29 pm to LucasP
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Can I add to my rider profile that gratuity is dependent on not talking to me?
I had an Uber driver a couple of weeks ago in Tuscaloosa, which I'm not familiar with at all, that got me talking football and by the time we got done with the 3 mile trip it was $20, dude knew what he was doing. Got a credit for the extra mileage and time but Uber sucks
Posted on 6/20/17 at 8:31 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
Exactly. It's a fricking fixed price service. Nothing more. Nothing less.
Posted on 6/20/17 at 8:37 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
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not tipping is one thing Europe got right.
no one is forcing you to tip
i will not tip if the uber driver annoys me (this is like 50/50 chance in my experiences)
Posted on 6/20/17 at 8:38 pm to rocket31
Just got this in email
An easy way to say thanks
In-app tipping is coming. From 5-star ratings to compliments, and soon with tipping, our app gives you many ways to say thanks. To ensure a smooth, uninterrupted experience, you can leave a tip after your trip (or order) at a time when it’s convenient for you. Tips go directly to drivers and our delivery partners; Uber takes zero service fees.
A better tipping experience is just the beginning. Uber is committed to making meaningful changes that our customers have asked for.
An easy way to say thanks
In-app tipping is coming. From 5-star ratings to compliments, and soon with tipping, our app gives you many ways to say thanks. To ensure a smooth, uninterrupted experience, you can leave a tip after your trip (or order) at a time when it’s convenient for you. Tips go directly to drivers and our delivery partners; Uber takes zero service fees.
A better tipping experience is just the beginning. Uber is committed to making meaningful changes that our customers have asked for.
Posted on 6/20/17 at 8:42 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
Sorry you're poor
Posted on 6/20/17 at 8:43 pm to Jimmy2shoes
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So the Uber drivers job is to take you from point a to be for the price he agreed on. Then he expects you to give him more Money or he will give YOU a bad rating. Sounds about right.
They rate you before you tip them! If anything this will only improve your rider rating, because they won't know if you tipped them or not. Some of you aren't seeing the forest for the trees.
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