UberX (the subject of the article) deliberately does not support tipping, and drivers are instructed not to accept tips. There's an automatic tip on rides booked through "Taxi" requests on Uber, but that's not the same thing.
OK, according to a reddit AMA[1] from a few months ago, UberX drivers can accept cash tips as long as they explain at length that it's not required.
But there's no way to do it from the app, and I'm thrilled that Uber is making a go at trying to maintain good service from their drivers without an expectation of tipping. For one thing, it makes their prices even more competitive vs. local taxi rates.
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UberX (the subject of the article) deliberately does not support tipping, and drivers are instructed not to accept tips. There's an automatic tip on rides booked through "Taxi" requests on Uber, but that's not the same thing.
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OK, according to a reddit AMA[1] from a few months ago, UberX drivers can accept cash tips as long as they explain at length that it's not required.
But there's no way to do it from the app, and I'm thrilled that Uber is making a go at trying to maintain good service from their drivers without an expectation of tipping. For one thing, it makes their prices even more competitive vs. local taxi rates.
[1] http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/1ypjd5/hi_reddit_iama_...
oops, I deleted an above comment 'unless I'm confused, i have tipped an uberX driver'.
I appear to have been confused.