One of the best ways to earn more money is by earning tips. Tips will always vary in size and you can even get very large tips from nice people. The question is, how can you receive a higher frequency of tips?
- Have a tip jar if you are an Uber Driver since you don’t have in-app tipping. The tip jar is an ice breaker and speaks for itself so passengers can feel more at ease about talking about it. Put in a few dollars of your own to not only let it be known that it is a tip jar, but also to give an impression that you’re a good enough driver to deserve tips. There are even some tip jars that have a built in charger cables that passengers can use to charge their phones. Make sure the tip jar is clearly labeled and also explain that tipping is not included in the fare, so it is very welcome.
- Have a sign explaining the 5 star rating system and why it is important for the driver to maintain a high rating.
- Have good amenities such as a wide collection of music, possibly some treats, etc.
- Make sure your car interior and exterior is clean and the inside smells good. Atmosphere is an important experience for passengers. Invest in air fresheners that are subtle and not overwhelming to the nose. Make sure sure the car temperature is comfortable for your passenger as well.
- Be sociable, many passengers like to be talked with because it makes them feel significant as well as it’ll make them view you more as another person rather than just a “taxi driver”.
- Ask customers if there’s a preferable route that they would want to take instead, such as a scenic route or a faster route that they know about.
- Be accommodating, passengers may have unexpected emergencies or requests that may require you to go above and beyond the normal amount of work required. Be adaptable to the situation.
- If you know the area, give tips and point out nice locations to the customers to get them interested.
- Avoid traffic so the passenger doesn’t have to stay with you longer than they want to.
- If there’s services such as the Bay Area’s FasTrak that allows you to skip toll booths on bridges, invest in them to save you more time.
- If the passenger has luggage, make sure to help them load or unload it. This not only increases your chance of getting a tip, but it also might save your bumper from getting scratched from the luggage if they drag it on your bumper.
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