Tipping Uber drivers with bitcoin

[harizen]

I started to drive with Uber on my spare time and I am trying to come up
with and idea that promotes customers to tip with bitcoin.

Other drivers say they put a sign in their car that states tips are not included in
fares and are appreciated based on your experience. Maybe I can make
a QR code and post it for them to copy? Any ideas?

You can consider that and see how it will goes. It's free to test and check it after all.

But anyways those tip will bring confusion since most of the passengers don't know bitcoin much but who knows they will ask you a question about what bitcoin really is and then it's your chance now to explain the basics while driving them in their destination.

[TheCableGuy]

It creates conversation and I basically explain its an online currency and they can checkout
youtube videos that will explain it more in depth.

[Zadicar]

your idea is good but I dont think uber will like the idea of you getting tips in bitcoin.Are you in some sort of contract with them?I dont know how they work in your country but here in my country they have deal with local taxi drivers and they have to follow fares set by uber and if some driver charges extra,they revoke their agreement

I do not think receiving tip thru bitcoin breaks any rule. Tips are given out of the generosity of the passenger for the good experience or service. It is besides the fare. If there are a lot of bitcoin users in their community he might get a tip. Otherwise, it is a good way to spread awareness of bitcoin.

I cant  conclude regarding with this  because  its on Uber management  if they  allow this  kind  of thing  regarding  on bitcoin tipping but as you said   recieving tip would  not   break any rules  but  for sure  uber would  get a  percentage  of those tips if they are aware with it.

[tenk]

I started to drive with Uber on my spare time and I am trying to come up
with and idea that promotes customers to tip with bitcoin.

Other drivers say they put a sign in their car that states tips are not included in
fares and are appreciated based on your experience. Maybe I can make
a QR code and post it for them to copy? Any ideas?

Placing a QR code of your address would really be a good idea. But, this will be a hit or miss on your part. Since not everybody is using bitcoins. So probably, place a tip jar along with your QR code and the statement you mentioned. Everybody knows your local currency hence better chances of getting tips and not just bitcoin tips.

[yayayo]

I think posting a QR code with an Bitcoin address and logo is a very good idea. However I doubt, you will get a lot of tips, because Bitcoin is still not widely used. So it's clearly recommendable that you state to accept other forms of tipping as well (physical cash).

This kind of Bitcoin acceptance is also a good form of advertising for the currency, because it directly shows the practical utility of BTC. If drivers are confident they can also take it one step further by adding a small information sticker that shortly explains the principles of Bitcoin to those who do not know about it (or only from the mainstream FUD press).

However it's very important that you don't push your passengers to the Bitcoin topic and leave them a free choice to choose other forms of payments. People that have reservations regarding Bitcoin can not be convinced by harassing them with the alleged positive aspects of the currency.

ya.ya.yo!

[RoommateAgreement]

I started to drive with Uber on my spare time and I am trying to come up
with and idea that promotes customers to tip with bitcoin.

Other drivers say they put a sign in their car that states tips are not included in
fares and are appreciated based on your experience. Maybe I can make
a QR code and post it for them to copy? Any ideas?

Placing a QR code of your address would really be a good idea. But, this will be a hit or miss on your part. Since not everybody is using bitcoins. So probably, place a tip jar along with your QR code and the statement you mentioned. Everybody knows your local currency hence better chances of getting tips and not just bitcoin tips.

the problem with this suggestion is that people may not be so eager and willing to tip you with fiat since they are already paying you money but if you put a bitcoin QR code you are showing you use bitcoin and bitcoin lovers will surely tip you just to show their love of bitcoin.

[TheCableGuy]

your idea is good but I dont think uber will like the idea of you getting tips in bitcoin.Are you in some sort of contract with them?I dont know how they work in your country but here in my country they have deal with local taxi drivers and they have to follow fares set by uber and if some driver charges extra,they revoke their agreement

I do not think receiving tip thru bitcoin breaks any rule. Tips are given out of the generosity of the passenger for the good experience or service. It is besides the fare. If there are a lot of bitcoin users in their community he might get a tip. Otherwise, it is a good way to spread awareness of bitcoin.

I cant  conclude regarding with this  because  its on Uber management  if they  allow this  kind  of thing  regarding  on bitcoin tipping but as you said   recieving tip would  not   break any rules  but  for sure  uber would  get a  percentage  of those tips if they are aware with it.

Uber takes a % of the fare, any tips are between you and the driver. I don't see why Uber would care if
someone tipped using bitcoin, USD, or apples.

[mobnepal]

Uber takes a % of the fare, any tips are between you and the driver. I don't see why Uber would care if
someone tipped using bitcoin, USD, or apples.

Yes actually if you take tips in bitcoin than it will be even hard for them to track that you have actually got tip, however i don't think there is any rule regarding this in their TOS. Like in resturant also tips to waiter goes waiter's pocket and are not subject to any fees.

[Jeremycoin]

your idea is good but I dont think uber will like the idea of you getting tips in bitcoin.Are you in some sort of contract with them?I dont know how they work in your country but here in my country they have deal with local taxi drivers and they have to follow fares set by uber and if some driver charges extra,they revoke their agreement

I do not think receiving tip thru bitcoin breaks any rule. Tips are given out of the generosity of the passenger for the good experience or service. It is besides the fare. If there are a lot of bitcoin users in their community he might get a tip. Otherwise, it is a good way to spread awareness of bitcoin.

I cant  conclude regarding with this  because  its on Uber management  if they  allow this  kind  of thing  regarding  on bitcoin tipping but as you said   recieving tip would  not   break any rules  but  for sure  uber would  get a  percentage  of those tips if they are aware with it.

Uber takes a % of the fare, any tips are between you and the driver. I don't see why Uber would care if
someone tipped using bitcoin, USD, or apples.

That's right, you don't have to worry because Uber wouldn't care about it. Because it's your right as a driver to be tipped from the customers, and it's also the customers right to give a tip to the driver for giving a good service.

[LFC_Bitcoin]

I started to drive with Uber on my spare time and I am trying to come up
with and idea that promotes customers to tip with bitcoin.

Other drivers say they put a sign in their car that states tips are not included in
fares and are appreciated based on your experience. Maybe I can make
a QR code and post it for them to copy? Any ideas?

It's a good idea but I can't imagine you'll get many people paying or tipping with bitcoin unless you're in a major tech savvy city?

[Jeremycoin]

Lol why should I tip Uber drivers? Do I tip the train drivers or the airplane pilots?

Well, it's different. You can talk with Uber drivers or share a story with them where you can't definitely do it with a train driver or a pilot. And you can also get a life advice from an Uber driver or even some useful information from talking with them.

[TheCableGuy]

I started to drive with Uber on my spare time and I am trying to come up
with and idea that promotes customers to tip with bitcoin.

Other drivers say they put a sign in their car that states tips are not included in
fares and are appreciated based on your experience. Maybe I can make
a QR code and post it for them to copy? Any ideas?

It's a good idea but I can't imagine you'll get many people paying or tipping with bitcoin unless you're in a major tech savvy city?

Denver. We have a few ATM's around the city so it can't be to bad.

Lol why should I tip Uber drivers? Do I tip the train drivers or the airplane pilots?

You don't have to tip an Uber driver, in fact most don't. However it is different since its usually a 1 on 1 experience and I am providing a service, if you enjoyed the service you have the option to tip. Also we are not making the money pilots do.

[andyste]

I think is good idea your service
can get inracrese your market and customer expand to user bitcoin
i think user bitcoin can very happy is payment support use bitcoin

[ivanst776]

I started to drive with Uber on my spare time and I am trying to come up
with and idea that promotes customers to tip with bitcoin.

Other drivers say they put a sign in their car that states tips are not included in
fares and are appreciated based on your experience. Maybe I can make
a QR code and post it for them to copy? Any ideas?

The best and the fastest way it to tip them a bitcoin paper wallet which could be used to spend the funds.

Otherwise tipping in bitcoin can be done only by NFC if that is supported but the driver should have an app and a phone that has NFC.

In these situations it is not recommended to mess up explaining the bitcoin because it can take some time.

[TheCableGuy]

Ive been driving for a week now, I have a rating of 4.85 but have only received maybe 4 tips. Very doubtful someone will tip in btc :/

[8ouch]

Ive been driving for a week now, I have a rating of 4.85 but have only received maybe 4 tips. Very doubtful someone will tip in btc :/

Still better than nothing

[bamboylee]

your idea is good but I dont think uber will like the idea of you getting tips in bitcoin.Are you in some sort of contract with them?I dont know how they work in your country but here in my country they have deal with local taxi drivers and they have to follow fares set by uber and if some driver charges extra,they revoke their agreement

I do not think receiving tip thru bitcoin breaks any rule. Tips are given out of the generosity of the passenger for the good experience or service. It is besides the fare. If there are a lot of bitcoin users in their community he might get a tip. Otherwise, it is a good way to spread awareness of bitcoin.

I cant  conclude regarding with this  because  its on Uber management  if they  allow this  kind  of thing  regarding  on bitcoin tipping but as you said   recieving tip would  not   break any rules  but  for sure  uber would  get a  percentage  of those tips if they are aware with it.

Uber already get their percentage on the fare. I got this on their help page about tips. I do not think they still get something from the tip the riders are giving the drivers.

Any cash gratuity offered by a rider is voluntary. If a rider wishes to tip you, please feel free to accept.

[Bigdan]

You better find out from management before you embark on such a move bro, caz i don't think they'd let you have all the tips alone.

[marleybobthedog]

Most of the old guys have no idea about the cryptocurrency like bitcoin but those who knows about bitcoin they could stamp the qr code of their wallet address so that customers could easily tip them with and amount they want.

[barbara44]

your idea is good but I dont think uber will like the idea of you getting tips in bitcoin.Are you in some sort of contract with them?I dont know how they work in your country but here in my country they have deal with local taxi drivers and they have to follow fares set by uber and if some driver charges extra,they revoke their agreement

I do not think receiving tip thru bitcoin breaks any rule. Tips are given out of the generosity of the passenger for the good experience or service. It is besides the fare. If there are a lot of bitcoin users in their community he might get a tip. Otherwise, it is a good way to spread awareness of bitcoin.

I cant  conclude regarding with this  because  its on Uber management  if they  allow this  kind  of thing  regarding  on bitcoin tipping but as you said   recieving tip would  not   break any rules  but  for sure  uber would  get a  percentage  of those tips if they are aware with it.

Yes, it is also very important to note that companies may not allow tipping. What I mean is that some company may have rules that prohibit the acceptance of tipping by its staff. I have seen many companies and restaurants and hospitals prohibit their employees from accepting tips. In such cases it might be a bad idea if uber is one of the companies that disallowed tipping.