Customers can't have the company send Amazon drivers tips anymore, but if they're home, they're willing to give their own cash. Amazon's Thank My Driver promotion may be over, but you can still thank your driver for Christmas.
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Flat rate. Warrener's rule of thumb is to tip delivery people, whether they're on foot, bike, or in a car, between $3 and $5 depending on the cost of the meal and how far they travel. Indeed, a delivered meal for a large family can be costly, and a 20% tip can seem exorbitant, hence his recommendation to tip a flat fee ...
For years, Uber has told it's riders that “you don't need to tip the driver, since they make a good amount of money already” or something like that. All the while, Uber has dropped the route rates, and driver pay, and added charges that the driver gets no part of.
Research shows that food delivery people should be tipped 10 percent of the bill, at least $1 for bills up to $10. A person should tip 15-20 percent for a difficult delivery. The only exception is when you order a super-cheap meal, say $10 or less. In that case, give the driver a flat tip.