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They treat their drivers as 1099 independent contractors. Where do I sign up?
When is it ok to leave a driver less than five stars? Where are the JOBS?!
- Some don't allow tipping through their apps, even though they say tipping is allowed. Forgetting about the 5 or six one star ratings you are going to get from the drug pusher …But who would take a trip like that anyway???
Ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft have been a boon to lots of people. Especially for those of us who have tried to hail a cab in the pouring rain during shift change. Traditionally, we have tipped our drivers, but Uber has changed the way we do things. The tipping culture is still strong, however, so the question persists among researchers: Should you tip your driver? And for many, this is part of the appeal of Uber. Who even carries cash anymore? Not many of us. While tipping your driver is not required, it is not against Uber policy for the driver to accept cash tips. Tips are not included in Lyft payments either, but you do have the option to include a tip with your Lyft payment both at the time of the ride and up to 72 hours after. The tips are cashless, paid via your credit card, but 100% of the tip goes to the driver. Uber and Lyft are the most well-known of the car-sharing services but they aren't the only players in the game. Via, currently only available in Chicago, Washington, DC and New York City, states that tips are not required or expected. Instead, they ask that you provide positive feedback for a driver you were pleased with. Gett, which operates only in New York City, does allow tipping and drivers keep 100% of it. Juno, also only available in New York City right now, allows tipping and has an in-app tipping option. The reason behind the no-tipping policy is that drivers are better paid than traditional taxi drivers, according to a 2015 TechCrunch study. But ride-sharing drivers are also using their own vehicles, and the average cab drivers are not. This means the driver is solely responsible for things like gas, and maintenance on that vehicle. Tips would come in handy to help pay for those expenses. But now we tip many service professionals: hair dressers, movers, baristas, nail techs and the mail carrier. The list goes on. But none of those people are making minimum wage. In some cases, they are making well over minimum wage. Probably not going to break the bank, but a dollar is a dollar. Does the Tip Affect Your User Rating? Uber drivers rate riders just as riders can rate drivers. And they will know if you tip or not and how much before giving you a rating. Lyft drivers rate you before they see if you've tipped. Tipping might also concentrate drivers in wealthier neighborhoods because they expect better tips. This could leave poorer neighborhoods with fewer drivers willing to service them. Should You Tip Your Driver? There is no easy answer. Part of the appeal of Uber is that you don't have to worry about it.
This means a driver is responsible for all their expenses including gas, car maintenance, and insurance. We even tip taxi drivers. If you get rid of tips, then the menu prices at the restaurant have to go up. This is perhaps something that you have asked yourself before since living in the U. Can we move past that. And, in that case, you lose. What should I do if my driver is extremely biased or rude to other passengers. It was previously held that the fare rates were inclusive of gratuity and drivers were generally encouraged to turn down cash. UBER Driver Tips It is important to realize that company commissions do not apply to the tips given. Most drivers are not going to contact Uber afterwards to change their rating. Uber standards are dropping while Lyft standards are going up.
