How much to tip for uber eats

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Dec 17, 2021 64 Comments

My roommate was laid off and got into uber eats recently. Everyday he comes home and talks about how much tip he gets. For example, $5 on a $15 meal, $10 on a $30 meal, $15 on a $50 meal.

I feel these tips are outrageous. I know uber eats already builds 10-15% surcharge into a delivery menu and then charges $5-10 delivery fee. Why would I pay another 20%+ on top of all that.

Usually, I add a flat tip based on how far the drive is, regardless of how much the meal costs. It is usually $1 for every mile driven by the delivery person. If I order many dishes, I will also add $1-2 because they are heavier to carry. My roommate thinks I am a cheap stick.

Are we really supposed to pay that much tip to uber eats? Or is my roommate tricking me into tipping more so they will benefit?

EDIT: after reading the comments, I will not order uber eats any more. I cannot justify paying $60 all together for a $30 meal. I will drive to pick up by myself.

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  • Amazon / Eng
    αβγ

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    αβγ
    Don't pay tips at all
    Dec 17, 2021 1
  • Uber / Eng
    Press F

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    Press F
    These guys are the one getting you food, because you are too lazy to do it yourself. Think of it as a nice gesture if a buddy picks something up for you. Generally I try to pickup for myself, but otherwise I’ll tip 15-20%, and minimum $5 to make it worth it for them.

    But yeah pickup is the cheapest route, if you want to pay the minimum.
    Dec 17, 2021 2
  • Compass
    SquidFlow

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    SquidFlow
    20% always
    Dec 17, 2021 5
  • Do you realize they get paid basically nothing other than tips? And owe a lot in taxes, gas, wear and tear, parking tickets, lost time waiting, get yelled at by assholes all day...
    You're effectively paying a personal servant and getting off cheap.
    Dec 17, 2021 3
    • Amazon
      apple2bana

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      apple2bana
      OP
      Uber eats already marks about 20% up on in-store menu price, and charges delivery fee. Ain't the markup and delivery fee supposed to go to the driver? Why should customers pay so much extra?
      Dec 17, 2021
    • the prices are set by the restaurants to offset the fee. how is Uber supposed to pay their SWEs if all that goes to the driver? you'd think Blinders of all people would understand how tech greed works.
      Dec 18, 2021
  • Apple
    thanos69

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    thanos69
    I don’t tip. Restaurant is also increasing the price for online delivery compared to their store price, Uber is charging me random taxes to pay high TC to their employees. Why should I pay more?
    Dec 17, 2021 5
    • We live in a capitalistic society. The market dictates the prices. If it is possible to do it cheaper you will see those options. If you think you can do it for cheaper, start your own company.
      Dec 17, 2021
    • Apple
      jobs224

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      jobs224
      many Indians say they don't tip, to go or dine in, just don't tip... so I worked near a place where they were a lot of Indians... some restaurants just increase their price by 15% to 20% to begin with... and I am paying that extra 15% or 20%, and I am paying 15% tip... so I must be the sucker
      Dec 17, 2021