Kenyon said that based on what drivers were saying on the RideGuru forums, drivers were stating that 30 to 40 percent of riders on Lyft were tipping, while Uber hovered around 10 to 20 percent.
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100% of tips go to drivers. After a ride, you can choose to tip your driver with cash or through the Lyft app. Tips added in the app are charged to the card on file. Lyft credit can't be used to tip drivers.
You can add a tip up to 72 hours after a ride is complete. If you'd like to add a tip and the link in the receipt is no longer active, we're happy to add one for you. Tap 'Contact Support' below and tell us: Driver's name.
Tipping is optional. You are free to add a tip, and drivers are free to accept tips. How do I leave my driver a tip? The easiest way to tip your driver is through the app.
Understanding driver pay can actually be simple - just remember that the biggest part of your total earnings comes from upfront pay, which is the fare you are paid for each ride that you give. The rest of your earnings come from any tips or bonuses you may have earned.
Transportation TippingCab driver: 15 percent to 20 percent tip of the fare. (Find out ahead of time if your cabbie accepts a credit card. If he or she doesn't, make sure you have enough cash for both fare and tip.)