How do you make decisions when tipping on Uber?

[Anonymous]

I typically tip about 18%, unless the driver drives 90 miles an hour down the parkway to Dulles. Then they get $0. Also gave $0 to the driver who watched a movie on their iPad while driving.

[Anonymous]

I started using Uber in 2012 when it only offered black car service and specifically did it allow tips. I know the service has changed greatly since then, but I almost never tip on Uber, partly because I still almost exclusively use UberBlack. I will occasionally tip a token amount when using UberX or UberComfort, but I almost use UberX or UberComfort once in a while.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I started using Uber in 2012 when it only offered black car service and specifically did it allow tips. I know the service has changed greatly since then, but I almost never tip on Uber, partly because I still almost exclusively use UberBlack. I will occasionally tip a token amount when using UberX or UberComfort, but I almost use UberX or UberComfort once in a while.

Meant to say did NOT allow tips.

[Anonymous]

When you look at the numbers, the drivers are lucky if they make $15 an hour so I have no problem tipping them 20% unless the car is lousy or their driving is poor. Then it’s nothing. It’s an awesome service and certainly beats the old days of trying to call a taxi company.

[Anonymous]

20% always, 25% if above and beyond.

It's amazing how DCUM loves to brag about their HHI but god forbid they tip an extra $3-4 for a fellow human being who makes very little.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:20% always, 25% if above and beyond.

It's amazing how DCUM loves to brag about their HHI but god forbid they tip an extra $3-4 for a fellow human being who makes very little.

Or will take advantage of every little edge for their overprivileged children in college admissions, avoid paying taxes through back door Roths, expend brain cells arguing whether or not $400 Golden Goose sneakers are out, but when it comes to tipping someone who actually works for a living it's a "matter of principle."

[Anonymous]

I’m trying to economize lately and adding 20% to Uber fares means I’m much more likely to take Metro or bus. Is that a good thing?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:20% always, 25% if above and beyond.

It's amazing how DCUM loves to brag about their HHI but god forbid they tip an extra $3-4 for a fellow human being who makes very little.

+1000

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m trying to economize lately and adding 20% to Uber fares means I’m much more likely to take Metro or bus. Is that a good thing?

Yes, honestly.

[Anonymous]

20% obviously

[Anonymous]

My last Uber ride was to the airport. I had luggage. He didn't offer to help load it in his car. When we got to the airport, he was too busy getting his next ride to help. He started to leave before I could even close the trunk to his car. He got zero tip from me.

[Anonymous]

I make no decisions: I just always tip 20 percent. (I don't take that many Ubers or Lyfts, but when I do, I don't bother thinking about it.) Does it mean some drivers get a better tip than the quality of service might have justified? Yes, probably. But it's a difference of a few bucks, and it's not like the drivers are getting rich in the process, so why put any more thought into it?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I tip 1-2 bucks. Will tip more for a longer ride or if they do something out of the ordinary. Not going to tip 20 percent for a 10 minute ride to dinner tho.

What’s the length of the ride have to do with tip percentage? Short ride + cheap fare = small tip even if you tip 20%.

I actually tip more percentage wise for things that cost less. If eating out, I’m more likely to be an overly generous tipper at a mid-level sit down restaurant versus a fancy restaurant. At the lower and midlevel restaurant, the server is usually working just as hard and providing service that’s equal to the higher-end restaurant.