Driving is Uber is a pretty good side hustle to make some money just by driving and picking people up and dropping them off. One cool thing that I like about is Uber tips from people. Sometimes I get cash tips and for the most part I get tips though the Uber app. I have been driving for Uber for the past 3 years and I have learned a lot of things so in this post, I will go over the best ways to get a tip with driving with Uber.
Always tried to talk with your rider:
One of the best ways to get a tip for your rider, you must talk to them when you are driving. Now with talking you must be able to read the room meaning if you ask someone how your day going and they give you a one word answer or you can tell that they don’t want to talk then you must not say anything. Most people will engage with you while driving but sometimes some people won’t so you must learn to read the room.
So I ask them how was there night going if I am driving at night and ask them how was their day today and most people will start talking. Once they start talking you can ask them questions about what they are talking about. If there are going to college, ask them what they are taking in school. Ask about the weather and up coming holidays.
If you picking someone up at a sports bar, ask about the bug game. Please sometimes people go though things and just need to talk about it and sometimes you made be the person that they talk to. So the best tip in earning a tip with Uber is to engage in talking to the rider. This will increase the chance for an tip and by talking, it makes the ride go faster.
Keep your car clean:
Keeping your car clean and smelling good is a way to get a tip. I have had people say, hey you have a nice clean car and I say thank you. With a clean car inside and outside and a good talk with the rider will help increase the chance of a tip.
Help with their bags:
I don’t get this a lot but if you have to take someone to the airport or they just finished shopping, getting out of the car and asking them if they need help will help you earn a tip. Help them put their stuff in your car and help them take it out of their car. Be helpful as you can and this can also help with your ranking on Uber.
I get the most tips when I drive at a nice speed and not driving crazy. I read the room and see if the rider will willing to talk and if so I engage in talking to them. I clean my car and I am always nice to them entering my car and exiting my car. All these tips can increase the chance of you getting a tip.
