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That article is somewhat confusing. The issue isn't that Uber doesn't allow tips, it's that when a person does decide to tip , Uber takes 50% of it. Here is a
by signed0 13y ago
That article is somewhat confusing. The issue isn't that Uber doesn't allow tips, it's that when a person does decide to tip , Uber takes 50% of it.
Here is a much better writeup: http://www.theverge.com/2013/8/28/4668504/uber-lawsuit-san-francisco-tips-stealing http://www.theverge.com/2013/8/28/4668504/uber-lawsuit-san-f...
I've used the app several times and I've never been prompted to enter a tip. Maybe it's a new feature?
Edit: After reading a few more sources I think the issue is that every fare has a built in 20% tip, but Uber takes half of it. Another source: http://www.businessinsider.com/uber-drivers-open-lawsuit-over-tip-stealing-2013-8 http://www.businessinsider.com/uber-drivers-open-lawsuit-ove...
- kevingadd 13y agoI took an Uber black car to the airport a couple days ago and there was not any UI for tipping. I looked to see if I could add in a tip; it's a flat fee for the ride. How can they take 50% of something that doesn't exist?
- omd 13y ago>20% of the metered fare will be automatically added and paid to the driver as a gratuity. http://support.uber.com/entries/22338858-Tipping-Drivers http://support.uber.com/entries/22338858-Tipping-Drivers
- eridius 13y agoThat's talking about calling taxis (i.e. yellow cabs). kevingadd said he took a black car, not a taxi.
- nine_k 13y ago"20% built-in tip but Uber takes half of it" sounds very much like "10% built-in tip", and even more like "Uber pays ~9% of the sum for each ride directly to the driver". This whole thing sounds crazy and confusing. BTW, I do tip cab drivers, in direct proportion to their performance: taking fast routes, driving smoothly, etc. Usually I just pay the tip in cash.