I've never tipped an uber driver however one only needs to spend some time in /r/uberdrivers to learn that many drivers around the country actually do expect ti

I've never tipped an uber driver however one only needs to spend some time in /r/uberdrivers to learn that many drivers around the country actually do expect tips. It has nothing with Portland being Portland. They'll also point out that Uber hasn't said "no tipping" for a long time, although IIRC the drivers aren't allowed to ask for one. I completely agree with your last two statements though.