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I've taken both Lyft and Uber 100's of times over the last few years (mostly in San Francisco but in other cities too). Both are great services that are light years better than taxis.

I like that Lyft gives the option to tip. When drivers go above and beyond what is required or are especially friendly, then it's nice to have the ability to tip.

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But what are the social norms around Lyft tipping?

Whenever I ride with Lyft, I feel obligated to tip since I assume that drivers keep a lower cut of the ride revenue.

Is this actually the case?

Nope, the opposite. Lyft's basic take rate is lower. And active Lyft drivers can have their fees cut in half or even eliminated.

Tipping on Lyft is not awkward. Defaults to 0.00, tip if you want. Driver doesn't find out immediately.

Lyft gives drivers a larger portion of the ride's cost (80% instead of 70% IIRC). I never feel obligated to tip, but tip if the service was great.

I'll tip when driver went up and beyond what I was expecting (helping me load and unload furniture, stopping at a point not on the lyft line route, etc).

You can just give uber drivers a cash tip if you feel so inclined.

For some uber riders it's standard operating procedure. Especially if you are with overly drunk people or asking something special (more people in one car than is reasonable, ferrying a dog etc)

It's a bit awkward - plus I'm worried about getting where I'm going; Once there, often I have way more time (in line @ airport or waiting for table, or just trying to compose myself before stepping into customer's office) to spend a few seconds to evaluate rating and tip. Just ... better.

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