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Here in Seattle a driver told me they switched to Lyft just for the tips. It goes 100% to the driver and can really make a big difference in their earnings. I

Here in Seattle a driver told me they switched to Lyft just for the tips. It goes 100% to the driver and can really make a big difference in their earnings. It's possible to tip Uber drivers, of course, but cash is a pain, and it's less awkward via the app.

dharma1 11y ago
yep, tipping could work in some places. I doubt these companies need 20% of the fee to fund the infrastructure and make a decent profit too, so there will probably be some downward pressure on that cut as competition intensifies. of course autonomous taxis will change the business model somewhat but we are still some way from that - not just the tech but the legislation.