Quote Originally Posted by turnpup View Post
We Ubered for the first time this weekend. With all three rides the drivers showed up within literally a minute of making the pickup request. Our experience may be skewed, however, as we were downtown where maybe more drivers were likely to be stationed.

Question for those of you more familiar with the system--are we *really* not supposed to be tipping the drivers? Or do we need to bring cash and tip them off the books?
I definitely wouldn't say you're 'not supposed to.' It's just that Uber doesn't encourage it as part of their business model.

Uber driver's don't nearly make what they used to in our market - so, tips are certainly appreciated.

I Uber some and if the car is clean, I can't smell the driver and the service is pleasant, then I tip in cash.