Re:Uber Driver Tip-Hustling Schemes
by thinkloop on Wednesday March 15, 2017 @11:05PM
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I too am not a fan of tipping culture. But I don't see it as welfare for Uber, if Uber charged 18% more, and passed it on to drivers, the net effect would be the same.
One thing I think it would do is harm the perceived cost of uber rides. Partitioned pricing works. Anchoring users on a lower base fare + 20% service, is, unfortunately, "cheaper" than 1.2 * fare for most people. At minimum Lyft would have to agree to do the same.
Re:Uber Driver Tip-Hustling Schemes
by ceejayoz on Thursday March 16, 2017 @09:17AM
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Balanced out by the fact that the 30% (or whatever the number) who don't tip would now be paying a fairer share, instead of being effectively subsidized by other fares.
One thing I think it would do is harm the perceived cost of uber rides. Partitioned pricing works. Anchoring users on a lower base fare + 20% service, is, unfortunately, "cheaper" than 1.2 * fare for most people. At minimum Lyft would have to agree to do the same.