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#2 is going to change for you soon. As part of a lawsuit settlement, Uber is going to allow for tipping, and the drivers will be allowed to ask for a tip in cas

by scurvy 11y ago

#2 is going to change for you soon. As part of a lawsuit settlement, Uber is going to allow for tipping, and the drivers will be allowed to ask for a tip in cash at the end of the ride. It's going to be awkward and a real shock to early Uber users.

marklyon 11y ago
Easy solution to that problem: Solicit a tip, get 1 star. Uber is far more likely to keep me around as a passenger who pays the published rates and uses them frequently than a driver who continues to generate complaints from users due to tip solicitation. They can easily replace drivers with ones who won't do that.
- scurvy 11y ago
  Most people will just concede to tipping with cash and it will be the new norm.
  - regnet 11y ago
    Who on earth is carrying cash? I'll give one stars to any driver asking for tips in cash.
    - what_ever 11y ago
      I think you are still in minority about not carrying cash. Also the drivers rate you as well. Pretty sure you will be the one kicked off for low rating before the drivers.
      - regnet 11y ago
        I think that's unfair. I won't start carrying cash. I guess I'll switch to whoever lets me tip through the app.
      - marklyon 11y ago
        I suspect the risk of a paying customer getting kicked off the system is far lower than a driver who provides an off-brand experience.