Naomigruis Posted June 30, 2016 #1 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Hi everyone, We are going on the Explorer of the Seas this October from Seattle. There are four of us staying on 3rd Avenue in a appartment and are looking to take a Uber to the Port to board the ship. We use Uber in Melbourne (Aust) and one of the things I love about it is not needing cash. So my question is, is it explected to tip a Uber Diver? We do not tip as a rule in Australia and I know you do in the USA. So being a cashless transaction that is auctomtic, do you tip? And if so how? Thanks Sylva. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted June 30, 2016 #2 Share Posted June 30, 2016 This post will eventually be moved or deleted, but, like on the ship the tip is included in the ride. If you want to tip more, you can do it in cash. Biker, who did not see such a tipping question coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeachChik Posted June 30, 2016 #3 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Uber's policy is no tipping required but if you offer it the driver won't refuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted June 30, 2016 #4 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Uber used to include a tip on bill , they no longer do that, we always tip same as we would tip a taxi driver. We use Uber several times a year always use them to airport and also great for NYC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted June 30, 2016 #5 Share Posted June 30, 2016 We used Uber a lot in LA a few weeks ago. As others said tip is built in, but we did tip one driver and he was so surprised as though he had never got one before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted June 30, 2016 #6 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Unless you opt out in your profile, there's a 20% tip built into the ride price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stones902 Posted June 30, 2016 #7 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Uber does include the gratuity in your fare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naomigruis Posted June 30, 2016 Author #8 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Thanks for the answers guys. Will leave 20% auto and go with that :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted June 30, 2016 #9 Share Posted June 30, 2016 (edited) Unless you opt out in your profile, there's a 20% tip built into the ride price. Thanks Biker, I will need to check that out. I will still leave it on though. Edited June 30, 2016 by A&L_Ont Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyeilis Posted July 1, 2016 #10 Share Posted July 1, 2016 From an article in May: While Uber maintains its policy that “…tips are not included on Uber’s platforms (except on UberTAXI), and that tipping is neither expected nor required” as part of the settlement, it retreats by adding, “…riders are free to offer tips and drivers are welcome to accept them.” So I'm doubting the claims here that there's a tip calculated in normal Uber rates. OP, Uber says tipping isn't needed. My friend the Uber driver in Los Angeles disagrees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterchick Posted July 1, 2016 #11 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Uber's policy is no tipping required but if you offer it the driver won't refuse. I've had tips refused. From an article in May: So I'm doubting the claims here that there's a tip calculated in normal Uber rates. OP, Uber says tipping isn't needed. My friend the Uber driver in Los Angeles disagrees. I don't normally tip Uber drivers unless they handle my luggage. I figure that's an "above and beyond" function and they deserve something for that. I will never tip a driver who talks about how many tips s/he normally gets during the ride (have had that happen) or is soliciting funds for the miracle cure for PTSD that he has developed (has happened once). I don't imagine that my Uber ratings are perfect (yes, the drivers can rate us the way we rate them). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted July 1, 2016 #12 Share Posted July 1, 2016 From an article in May: So I'm doubting the claims here that there's a tip calculated in normal Uber rates. OP, Uber says tipping isn't needed. My friend the Uber driver in Los Angeles disagrees. Agreed. There is a tip setting in the profile, but this tip is only applied and included on UberTaxi bookings. UberX and other bookings don't have a tip included via the app; it has to be done separately in cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penciltwister Posted July 1, 2016 #13 Share Posted July 1, 2016 From an article in May: So I'm doubting the claims here that there's a tip calculated in normal Uber rates. OP, Uber says tipping isn't needed. My friend the Uber driver in Los Angeles disagrees. Uber driver wants more money? Hardly surprising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alter Ego Posted July 1, 2016 #14 Share Posted July 1, 2016 This is interesting. I don't uber often, but I've never given an extra tip (unless, as previously commented, if they've assisted with bags.) I assume then that there is a different pricing structure and that the drivers get more from each ride than cab drivers. Anyone know/confirm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightsFan Posted July 1, 2016 #15 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Always tip your Uber driver. Especially if the trip is less than about 3 miles, or the fare is less than $10. Uber always takes a flat fee so short trips can really cost Uber drivers a lot of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penciltwister Posted July 1, 2016 #16 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Always tip your Uber driver. Especially if the trip is less than about 3 miles, or the fare is less than $10. Uber always takes a flat fee so short trips can really cost Uber drivers a lot of money. No, that's not how it works. You don't get to make up arbitrary tipping criteria for everyone else. Uber drivers are free to refuse short trips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamTimeDining Posted July 1, 2016 #17 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Hello, I am an UberX and Lyft Driver, have been for a year now. -Tips are very much appreciated, and not built into any of the costs -On Lyft, you can add a tip after your ride via the app, electronically. There is really never a need for paper cash on a Lyft ride. -Uber does not have the above feature, so a tip would have to be made in cash -Uber does NOT tell drivers they have to refuse a cash tip -An Uber driver cannot "refuse" a short trip as we do not know your destination until we arrive to you and start the trip, with you in, or getting into, our vehicle. Please feel free to reply with any questions you may have, again, I believe I am the only uber/Lyft driver to chime in on this thread yet, so please hesitate to state something you "have heard via the grapevine" or just thought was how something was done as a fact. Cheers all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2cruiserccl Posted July 1, 2016 #18 Share Posted July 1, 2016 We used Uber a lot in LA a few weeks ago. As others said tip is built in, but we did tip one driver and he was so surprised as though he had never got one before. As a driver the tip is not included those are Uber fees. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepandabar Posted July 2, 2016 #19 Share Posted July 2, 2016 In addition to all of the great advice in this thread, I also recommend you have the Lyft app installed as well. Sometimes Uber or Lyft will be cheaper than the other at some arbitrary time of day or location you're being picked up from. I think most places that have Uber also have Lyft. You can check the prices before committing to a driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted July 2, 2016 #20 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Hello, I am an UberX and Lyft Driver, have been for a year now. -Tips are very much appreciated, and not built into any of the costs -On Lyft, you can add a tip after your ride via the app, electronically. There is really never a need for paper cash on a Lyft ride. -Uber does not have the above feature, so a tip would have to be made in cash -Uber does NOT tell drivers they have to refuse a cash tip -An Uber driver cannot "refuse" a short trip as we do not know your destination until we arrive to you and start the trip, with you in, or getting into, our vehicle. Please feel free to reply with any questions you may have, again, I believe I am the only uber/Lyft driver to chime in on this thread yet, so please hesitate to state something you "have heard via the grapevine" or just thought was how something was done as a fact. Cheers all! The one time I used Uber I had to put my destination in, and it showed the cost of the fare. The distance was only about 2 miles and the cost was under $10. When we got in the car the driver knew where we wanted to go. Do you mean to tell me the Uber driver was obligated to pick me up and can not bypass us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamTimeDining Posted July 2, 2016 #21 Share Posted July 2, 2016 The one time I used Uber I had to put my destination in, and it showed the cost of the fare. The distance was only about 2 miles and the cost was under $10. When we got in the car the driver knew where we wanted to go. Do you mean to tell me the Uber driver was obligated to pick me up and can not bypass us? Yup! That's how it works, it's kind of a gamble for us drivers, but that's part of the fun too, IMHO. We see your destination once we have arrived and hit the "start trip" button. If a driver REALLY didn't want your trip, he could drive off just as your about to enter his car, but that's about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted July 2, 2016 #22 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Yup! That's how it works, it's kind of a gamble for us drivers, but that's part of the fun too, IMHO. We see your destination once we have arrived and hit the "start trip" button. If a driver REALLY didn't want your trip, he could drive off just as your about to enter his car, but that's about it. Cool, thanks for answering and breaking it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsPete Posted July 2, 2016 #23 Share Posted July 2, 2016 -An Uber driver cannot "refuse" a short trip as we do not know your destination until we arrive to you and start the trip, with you in, or getting into, our vehicle. How can this be? You arrive at my house, and you don't know whether I expect you to drive me 10 miles or 100 miles? Without this very basic information, how can you schedule your time /your other rides? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise kitty Posted July 2, 2016 #24 Share Posted July 2, 2016 (edited) Hello, I am an UberX and Lyft Driver, have been for a year now. -Tips are very much appreciated, and not built into any of the costs -On Lyft, you can add a tip after your ride via the app, electronically. There is really never a need for paper cash on a Lyft ride. -Uber does not have the above feature, so a tip would have to be made in cash -Uber does NOT tell drivers they have to refuse a cash tip -An Uber driver cannot "refuse" a short trip as we do not know your destination until we arrive to you and start the trip, with you in, or getting into, our vehicle. Please feel free to reply with any questions you may have, again, I believe I am the only uber/Lyft driver to chime in on this thread yet, so please hesitate to state something you "have heard via the grapevine" or just thought was how something was done as a fact. Cheers all! It's my understanding that while an Uber driver does not know my exact destination when he/she picks me, they are given an estimation of time to destination on their app, & can decide whether or not to accept the request. In, other words, it's pretty clear whether you're going to the corner bistro, taking a longer trip. (only if you've entered the destination on the app) This has been made pretty clear to me by many Uber drivers. & we don't, & won't tip any Uber driver, it would defeat the purpose of the uber app in my opinion. Edited July 2, 2016 by cruise kitty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON M. Posted July 2, 2016 #25 Share Posted July 2, 2016 It's my understanding that while an Uber driver does not know my exact destination when he/she picks me, they are given an estimation of time to destination on their app, & can decide whether or not to accept the request. In, other words, it's pretty clear whether you're going to the corner bistro, taking a longer trip. (only if you've entered the destination on the app) This has been made pretty clear to me by many Uber drivers. & we don't, & won't tip any Uber driver, it would defeat the purpose of the uber app in my opinion. This is true IF the passenger enters his/her destination. In 6 uber trips I have never entered the destination. One of the ways this billion dollar company continues to grow is the advertising that tipping is not necessary. I will continue to tip the drivers- a personal decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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