> 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

> 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.