My passenger rating just went up from 4.98 to a perfect 5.00 so I was curious how many passengers are perfect like me when I ran across this post. The advice on here as to how to increase your score is funny to me... seems like common courtesy.
I was brought up to respect all people, but PARTICULARLY those in service industries. It would never cross my mind to call an Uber before I was in position for pickup. People eat in Uber’s? People think it’s ok to drink alcohol in Uber’s? No, no, no!!! Treat it like it’s your mom’s car. And, I don’t care what Uber says, you always tip for services. Whenever a company states ‘no tip required’ or ‘tips not accepted’, I still tip. Some places absolutely won’t take it... Safeway Delivery, Costco (when they load stuff in your car). But, the only way to know for sure is to offer. Don’t be a cheapass.
I use Uber because I love it. I want Uber to be around forever. I don’t ever want to take a cab again. I want my Uber drivers to make a proper living so they won’t quit.
Oh, and if you want service above and beyond what should be expected, a good rule of thumb is to just consider what you’d be willing to pay for anyone to provide that service and add that onto the normal tip you would pay. One time I needed an Uber for just one block because I was moving from one hotel to another with suitcases. As soon as the Uber driver arrived, I told him straight up that I knew this was a ridiculous ride for him, but I’d tip him $20 because there’s no way I could haul my suitcases on my own to the other hotel. No problem!
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My passenger rating just went up from 4.98 to a perfect 5.00 so I was curious how many passengers are perfect like me when I ran across this post. The advice on here as to how to increase your score is funny to me... seems like common courtesy.
I was brought up to respect all people, but PARTICULARLY those in service industries. It would never cross my mind to call an Uber before I was in position for pickup. People eat in Uber’s? People think it’s ok to drink alcohol in Uber’s? No, no, no!!! Treat it like it’s your mom’s car. And, I don’t care what Uber says, you always tip for services. Whenever a company states ‘no tip required’ or ‘tips not accepted’, I still tip. Some places absolutely won’t take it... Safeway Delivery, Costco (when they load stuff in your car). But, the only way to know for sure is to offer. Don’t be a cheapass.
I use Uber because I love it. I want Uber to be around forever. I don’t ever want to take a cab again. I want my Uber drivers to make a proper living so they won’t quit.
Oh, and if you want service above and beyond what should be expected, a good rule of thumb is to just consider what you’d be willing to pay for anyone to provide that service and add that onto the normal tip you would pay. One time I needed an Uber for just one block because I was moving from one hotel to another with suitcases. As soon as the Uber driver arrived, I told him straight up that I knew this was a ridiculous ride for him, but I’d tip him $20 because there’s no way I could haul my suitcases on my own to the other hotel. No problem!