What's the proper way and amount to tip a taxi cab driver?

Question

Hey all, I'm wondering what the proper way to tip a cabbie is. I tip after I get there and pay the full bill right? Is there a percentage like the waiting industry that is considered standard?

Answer 1

15% of the total fare, but no less than $1. Tip up to 20% for extra service like helping with your luggage or making extra stops.

Answer 2

$1 minimum, 15% if paying cash. If paying by credit card, consider 20%, as the cab driver has to pay a 5-10% processing fee for accepting credit cards.

When I work the low income neighborhoods, I usually get nothing, while it runs 30-200% in the middle income neighborhoods. High income usually run less than 15%.

I have a video entertainment system with 3000 computer controlled videos, from music videos to programs like the Muppets for children. I also have relaxation videos for people who've had a hard day at work. I have a 15" video screen.

There's a driver in Austin, TX who has an even more elaborate system than what I have.

Most cab companies do not receive a percentage of the meter, so don't tell the driver to turn it off early and they will get a larger tip. For most drivers, 100% of what they take in, meter and tips, for 2-3 days, goes to cover their weekly contract fees. As an owner-operator, I pay $230 a week, but I pay all my own maintenance costs, plus comprehensive insurance on the car. Liability insurance is carried by the company. If I add a driver, it cost me $60 a week, extra.

Locally, lease drivers pay $450 a week. Other cities charge more. Here, a taxi medallion cost only $5000, which the company owns. In New York City, they run $265,000. Individuals can have their own taxi medallions in NYC, but generally, the only way to get one is for your father to own one and you hope he has a short life.

Answer 3

Well I go bye I pay the bill. THen I go was he friendly DId he talk to me in a nice way. DId he go the correct speed imit. cuz some go really slow for more money. Then I go by on a scale from 1-10 of 5.00 dolars then if it is 8 then 4.00 dollars if it is a 5 then $2.50 or if you want to do it on a $10.00 scale if you want to give that much but I would not recommend that.

Answer 4

I usually tip about 10-20%. I also tip as I am paying the bill and just say thank you.

Answer 5

I usually tip 15-20% of the fare.

Answer 6

$5-10 = $2 tip
$10-20 = $3
$20-30 = $4
If he was helpful with luggage, friendly, informative... = add $1-5.
If he sucked = no tip

Answer 7

I give no more than 15% of what ever the fair is, if it;s a $ 20.00 fair 2 or 3 bucks is fine, if you got it, remember it's a tip, I would not give more than, a $5.00 witch is 25%

Answer 8

When the ride is over, you pay him and give him
a 15% tip of the cost.
If he put your life in danger, no tip just the cost and report him.

Answer 9

15% of total fare i guess
or 25% of total fare if they are nice and help full

Answer 10

say thank you and give him the tip