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Uber/Lyft rides

Q-Checker — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 03:22:53 GMT

If you use Uber or Lyft , do you tip and, if so, what per cent? Do you tip at the same rate as a commercial taxi?

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spumoni99 — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 03:29:07 GMT

Yes, 15 to 20 percent.

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Etoile308 — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 04:35:09 GMT

Yes.

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AuntMame — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 07:28:13 GMT

If it's a long distance I tip more. The driver needs to drive back to town or wherever.

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amyb — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 09:41:58 GMT

Yes. Have only taken Uber once and Lyft a few times...gave 20%. 15% would be fine also, imo.

Not sure what is expected, or generally given....though I think when I searched Google it had said generally 10-20%.

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I am still oxox — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 11:41:19 GMT

Yes and No, I no longer take Uber but when I did the tip would depend on the conditions of the vehicle and the quality of the ride. I reports a few drivers for horrible conditions in their vehicles

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Franklinbell — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 13:53:03 GMT

I tip 20-25 percent. I use them weekly.

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willowbark — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 14:53:49 GMT

I have never used ride share and hope I never have to. GPS is used and we all know or should know that GPS is not 100% accurate. I am familiar with my own city without needing GPS.

From what I have heard from new customers that use either uber or lyft, as soon as you open the app it shows your GPS but if you do not know the actual address of where you are located because let's say you are at a restaurant or anyplace that is not your residence and the GPS is inaccurate you will get dinged for that. When you get dinged the 5 star rating that everyone starts out with will lose a point or two When you have too much of a low rating, it will discourage other drivers from answering your need for a ride. A relative who was new to the service generously tipped each time but because they were not feeling well and senior citizens they got poor ratings even though they gave generously.

Always followed the rules never slamming the door and always keeping the interior tidy...all infractions if you don't obey the rules.

I was told that due to getting poor ratings after following all the rules yet were giving generous tips, they stopped tipping altogether after seeing that they got poor ratings.

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Tori3569 — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 15:12:02 GMT

@willowbark wrote:
I have never used ride share and hope I never have to. GPS is used and we all know or should know that GPS is not 100% accurate. I am familiar with my own city without needing GPS.

From what I have heard from new customers that use either uber or lyft, as soon as you open the app it shows your GPS but if you do not know the actual address of where you are located because let's say you are at a restaurant or anyplace that is not your residence and the GPS is inaccurate you will get dinged for that. When you get dinged the 5 star rating that everyone starts out with will lose a point or two When you have too much of a low rating, it will discourage other drivers from answering your need for a ride. A relative who was new to the service generously tipped each time but because they were not feeling well and senior citizens they got poor ratings even though they gave generously.

Always followed the rules never slamming the door and always keeping the interior tidy...all infractions if you don't obey the rules.

I was told that due to getting poor ratings after following all the rules yet were giving generous tips, they stopped tipping altogether after seeing that they got poor ratings.

I've never heard of or experienced any of the above, but it may depend on where one lives. Also, not clear on why an uber driver using GPS is an issue.

My 80 year old relative uses uber and lyft consistently in NYC and has never had a bad experience. She depends on them for appointments.
However, my question to you would be what other option would an elderly or any person have if they don't drive and can't take public transportation for a variety of reasons?

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willowbark — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 15:20:37 GMT

@Tori3569 very difficult obviously.

My elderly relative continues to use Uber as they can no longer drive but it is not pleasant. There is a whole page that lists all the infractions if you don't obey the rules.

Also, for short trips to the doctor's office my relative said they order the Uber 1 hour prior and for longer trips 90 minutes. This is due to the fact that GPS is used and not always accurate and complete resistance to use an alternate route. Many drivers are not from around here and so of course don't know their way around.

I was told that you will get an infraction for talking and that includes using your cell phone.

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bikerbabe — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 15:38:23 GMT

@willowbark

I’ve used Lyft a lot going to the airport and a few miscellaneous times when getting car service done or on a trip. I’ve never experienced any of the issues you’ve mentioned nor a long list of infractions to worry about. As for talking, most of my drivers have been chatty and welcomed conversation. I always tipped generously since that is how they make most of their money. Longer drives (airport) I tipped very well

As for location, I always adjusted the map showing my location as needed and occasionally sent a text to the driver. Never an issue.

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willowbark — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 15:39:31 GMT

@bikerbabe that's great.

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PhilaLady1 — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 17:08:28 GMT

I have a question, please. When you say tip, do you mean the amount of tip that add to your online payment? Or do you, in addition to the tip you add to your payment, do you also hand a cash tip to the driver? I don't drive and since my DH passed who, bless him, took me anywhere I needed to go. Ihardly go anywhere these days. I hate to be a burden to the very few people I have in my life, loathe to ask like a child, " can you please take me?". I have a fear of Uber or Lyft, mainly because I've never done it before.

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deeva — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 17:24:31 GMT

@willowbark

Some people can no longer drive, so ride share is necessity for them.
It's also handy when traveling to a new city.

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BExplorer — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 17:32:36 GMT

I use Uber when vacationing and do not have a car. I have always tipped 20% in the US. The tips in Europe are smaller, so to give 20% I need to supplement with cash.

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bikerbabe — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 17:52:38 GMT

@PhilaLady1

You never tip cash. Always in on the app, after the ride.

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PhilaLady1 — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 17:53:29 GMT

@bikerbabe

Thank you!

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shoesnbags — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 18:22:30 GMT

@willowbark wrote:
@Tori3569 very difficult obviously.

My elderly relative continues to use Uber as they can no longer drive but it is not pleasant. There is a whole page that lists all the infractions if you don't obey the rules.

Also, for short trips to the doctor's office my relative said they order the Uber 1 hour prior and for longer trips 90 minutes. This is due to the fact that GPS is used and not always accurate and complete resistance to use an alternate route. Many drivers are not from around here and so of course don't know their way around.

I was told that you will get an infraction for talking and that includes using your cell phone.

@willowbark I use Uber occasionally, like recently when I had to take my car into the repair shop for servicing. Also when my eyes had to be dilated. I have to say that I have never, ever heard of anything like what your relative is reporting. I always talk to the driver and as far as any "rules", I don't have a clue what they might be. Everyone's been pleasant, and my rating is excellent. I would hate for other posters reading this thread to think that using Uber is like what your relative says, and maybe be afraid to try it for themselves. Can I ask where he or she lives?

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willowbark — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 19:01:35 GMT

Using Uber or Lyft once or twice a year or even once or twice a month is not the same as someone who uses it because that is their only mode of transportation.

If I lived in the same city I would gladly be my relative's transportation.

The doctors saved his life and he will never leave.

His level of care that he has received is outstanding.

The number of doctor appointments are huge and include many specialists with separate appointments to see them, for follow up appointments that he will have for the rest of his life.

Each and every appointment for the past 5 years has been by Uber.

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San Antonio Gal — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 21:21:52 GMT

@shoesnbags wrote:
@willowbark wrote:
@Tori3569 very difficult obviously.

My elderly relative continues to use Uber as they can no longer drive but it is not pleasant. There is a whole page that lists all the infractions if you don't obey the rules.

Also, for short trips to the doctor's office my relative said they order the Uber 1 hour prior and for longer trips 90 minutes. This is due to the fact that GPS is used and not always accurate and complete resistance to use an alternate route. Many drivers are not from around here and so of course don't know their way around.

I was told that you will get an infraction for talking and that includes using your cell phone.

@willowbark I use Uber occasionally, like recently when I had to take my car into the repair shop for servicing. Also when my eyes had to be dilated. I have to say that I have never, ever heard of anything like what your relative is reporting. I always talk to the driver and as far as any "rules", I don't have a clue what they might be. Everyone's been pleasant, and my rating is excellent. I would hate for other posters reading this thread to think that using Uber is like what your relative says, and maybe be afraid to try it for themselves. Can I ask where he or she lives?

I've also never heard of what the OP is talking about @shoesnbags .