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I usually avoid making comments like this, but I'm surprised I had to go down so far to find a mention of Uber's existing tip culture. It's far better for passe
by kemitche 9y ago
I usually avoid making comments like this, but I'm surprised I had to go down so far to find a mention of Uber's existing tip culture. It's far better for passengers for tipping to be app integrated, and thus optional with less pressure from the driver, rather than Uber's prior system which resulted in many drivers effectively begging for cash tips.
- linkregister 9y agoThanks. I didn't realize it until about a week ago. Of course, none of these companies can put this stuff in their press kit: "we do in-app tipping so drivers can finally stop hassling riders about it."
- wutbrodo 9y ago> I usually avoid making comments like this, but I'm surprised I had to go down so far to find a mention of Uber's existing tip culture This may be because of the markets that HN readers are skewed towards and the fact that they may not have this culture at all. I live in San Francisco, have used Uber for about 5-6 years (since well before UberX), and have probably taken hundreds of rides: I've literally not once ever had a driver ask me for a cash tip, let alone the ridiculous experiences others on this thread are describing of drivers holding your rating hostage until you tip.
- linkregister 9y agoIt wasn't until 2016 until I was actively asked by drivers for cash tips. Just wait until you want a ride into Sausalito or Oakland. Either that or you'll get a text from the driver pretending to be official Uber/Lyft: Notice: this driver's area is restricted to [geographical area]. Cancel this ride and request again or face a $5 cancellation fee. --Lyft/Uber dispatch"