How Much Should You Tip Your Uber Eats Driver?
You just ordered dinner on Uber Eats. The app lets you add a tip when you check out. But how much is appropriate in 2024? As an expert in food delivery economics, I‘ve analyzed the numbers and have the answer…
Why Tip Generously?
Let‘s start by understanding Uber Eats driver pay…
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As you can see, base driver pay from Uber is often quite low. Tips make up a significant portion of their earnings.
Now onto some common tipping mistakes customers make:
Mistake #1: Not tipping at all
Mistake #2:…"Baiting" drivers with a high tip then removing it after delivery
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Instead, follow these recommendations:
Recommended Tip Amounts
| Order Size | Delivery Distance | Recommended Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Small | Short | $5 |
| Large | Long | $8-$10 |
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Top Uber Eats drivers also recommend:
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In-App vs Cash Tips
We also get asked whether it‘s better to tip in-app or cash. Here‘s my advice…
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Key Takeaways
To quickly recap, here are my top 5 tipping best practices:
- Always tip your driver
- For good service, tip $6-8+
- Cash tips are appreciated but…
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Following these simple tipping guidelines helps support your hardworking Uber Eats drivers!
Let me know in the comments what tip amount you usually give and any other tipping questions!
