I assumed it is country specific; in some countries they prefer long trips, in others they try to get rid of them. Like call upfront to ask where you're going a

I assumed it is country specific; in some countries they prefer long trips, in others they try to get rid of them. Like call upfront to ask where you're going and if it's too far they cancel. But I am indeed not sure. I always tip on long distance anyway unless they were really rude.