FabSwingers.com forum: Whilst on the subject of tipping...

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Do you tip your taxi driver?

I don't very often use them myself, but always give a little tip for their services.

Being a minibus driver I know how hard it can be out there... and quite often I get tips for my services too.

So over to you lot... do you or don't you?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I usually round up to save having a purse full of change...does that count?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I hardly ever use taxi,s, I would do as the above poster says and round it up XXX

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I usually round up to save having a purse full of change...does that count?

Depends... if the fayre is £9.70 you only give 30p?

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By *hoenixAdAstraWoman
over a year ago

Hiding in the shadows

I always round up to the nearest full pound if it's a short journey, under a fiver, if a longer journey then I'll add more.

One of best friends owns a taxi company, I know how narrow the profit margins can be in that business

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Do you tip your taxi driver?

I don't very often use them myself, but always give a little tip for their services.

Being a minibus driver I know how hard it can be out there... and quite often I get tips for my services too.

So over to you lot... do you or don't you?"

I tip anyone who provides me with a service if they’re prompt, polite, friendly and have made me feel like my custom is important to them.

Lately I’ve experienced twice the most rude, incompetent taxi drivers I’ve ever met and as a result gave them no tip.

On the flip side I had my hair cut on Friday and tipped £10 as I felt the whole experience was worth it.

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By *urious_couple_2015Couple
over a year ago

North West

I’ve not been in a taxi since I passed my driving test

I don’t drink so am always designated driver!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I usually round up to save having a purse full of change...does that count?

Depends... if the fayre is £9.70 you only give 30p?"

Unless I had more change, yeah.

I'm cheap.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Taxis round here take advantage of the almost complete lack of public transport when setting their fares. The more cynical would call them robbing bastards. So no not a chance.

Where I used to live, yeah all the time

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I always round up to the nearest full pound if it's a short journey, under a fiver, if a longer journey then I'll add more.

One of best friends owns a taxi company, I know how narrow the profit margins can be in that business "

As a company owner I know the costs are very expensive, and a tip is always appreciated, but never expected.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I rip our taxi driver every single time, usually about £4 a time, but that's because they go out of the way to get me safely home right to the door.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I rip our taxi driver every single time, usually about £4 a time, but that's because they go out of the way to get me safely home right to the door.

WC"

Rip??!!! Haha Tip

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Taxi drivers yes. Über drivers sometimes but they quite often cock up the billing or booking so in that case I don't.

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By *asha xTV/TS
over a year ago

west london

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By *asha xTV/TS
over a year ago

west london

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Very rarely use taxis and very rarely tip.

I don't tip in general, has to be exceptional service for me to give a tip.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Taxi drivers yes. Über drivers sometimes but they quite often cock up the billing or booking so in that case I don't. "

Thought they went out of business?

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

King's Crustacean

I try not to tip.

It's an insult and a throwback to Lords and Serfs.....

People should be paid a decent living wage.

Some of you who tip - earn less than the taxi drivers.

When you go into Sainsburys do you tip the girl on the till ?

Do you send Amazon a couple of quid ?

Do you send a hefty cheque to the local police station every now and then ?

Who gets off the rush hour train and runs to the drivers cab waving a fiver ?

Try to stop tipping ffs......

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Granny...

I would love to have you on my minibus one cold and wet night... I would turn the heating off and open the Windows! Haha

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By *exyspecs and supermanCouple
over a year ago

A house, a very big house in the country

I can't remember the last time I had to use a taxi....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I once tipped a taxi driver 5p. It was intended as a comment on the way he treated me and I felt it sent more of a message than no tip at all.

I generally tip even if the service is just ordinary,doesn't have to be outstanding as far as I'm concerned.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Taxi drivers yes. Über drivers sometimes but they quite often cock up the billing or booking so in that case I don't.

Thought they went out of business?

Who Uber? No they are still thriving and it's a handy service. They lost their London License but they just get a license somewhere else and travel in to London.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

King's Crustacean

"Granny...

I would love to have you on my minibus one cold and wet night... I would turn the heating off and open the Windows! Haha "

There ya go ...... extortion by freezing and old bird to death for her pension book.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't tip anyone. I find it odd.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do tip in cafes and restaurants and if the taxi been on time is isn't yapping all the way then they get a tip.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I try not to tip.

It's an insult and a throwback to Lords and Serfs.....

People should be paid a decent living wage.

Some of you who tip - earn less than the taxi drivers.

When you go into Sainsburys do you tip the girl on the till ?

Do you send Amazon a couple of quid ?

Do you send a hefty cheque to the local police station every now and then ?

Who gets off the rush hour train and runs to the drivers cab waving a fiver ?

Try to stop tipping ffs...... "

I have to agree. Especially as I've been in a poorly paid profession.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Taxi drivers yes. Über drivers sometimes but they quite often cock up the billing or booking so in that case I don't.

Thought they went out of business?

Who Uber? No they are still thriving and it's a handy service. They lost their London License but they just get a license somewhere else and travel in to London. "

They need to get drivers who have the correct insurance too!

Last I heard drivers were using their car insurance... no public liability or business use.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

King's Crustacean

"Granny...

I would love to have you on my minibus one cold and wet night... I would turn the heating off and open the Windows! Haha "

If ever I gave you a lift. I'd make sure you were comfortable and do it for the pleasure of helping another.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Granny...

I would love to have you on my minibus one cold and wet night... I would turn the heating off and open the Windows! Haha

There ya go ...... extortion by freezing and old bird to death for her pension book. "

Haha... you know you would get the same service as all my customers... it's a public service that I offer, and don't expect tips... just payment for the work I do.

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By *hoenixAdAstraWoman
over a year ago

Hiding in the shadows

"Taxi drivers yes. Über drivers sometimes but they quite often cock up the billing or booking so in that case I don't.

Thought they went out of business?

Who Uber? No they are still thriving and it's a handy service. They lost their London License but they just get a license somewhere else and travel in to London.

They need to get drivers who have the correct insurance too!

Last I heard drivers were using their car insurance... no public liability or business use. "

Never used them, never would

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

King's Crustacean

"I don't tip anyone. I find it odd. "

It is. I keep telling Walter Raleigh to stop laying his cloak in puddles for me but will he listen ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

With taxis, if booking over the phone, get the price. If they are also hackney carriages, don't let them put their metres on. These are robbing bastards (and should get their licences revoked).

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"With taxis, if booking over the phone, get the price. If they are also hackney carriages, don't let them put their metres on. These are robbing bastards (and should get their licences revoked)."

If it's a pre booked price then the meter shouldn't be in anyway

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

It's a rare occasion I can afford to pay for a taxi, it's a real luxury for me and only done if the thought of lugging the heaviest rucksack an inch further makes me want to cry. So no, no tipping, especially as I don't get any help at all.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"It's a rare occasion I can afford to pay for a taxi, it's a real luxury for me and only done if the thought of lugging the heaviest rucksack an inch further makes me want to cry. So no, no tipping, especially as I don't get any help at all."

A Decent driver would help with your luggage.

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

A Decent driver would help with your luggage. "

You'd think so, wouldn't you. They probably know I don't have any money, the dreads are a giveaway!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"With taxis, if booking over the phone, get the price. If they are also hackney carriages, don't let them put their metres on. These are robbing bastards (and should get their licences revoked).

If it's a pre booked price then the meter shouldn't be in anyway

You mean on.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"With taxis, if booking over the phone, get the price. If they are also hackney carriages, don't let them put their metres on. These are robbing bastards (and should get their licences revoked).

If it's a pre booked price then the meter shouldn't be in anyway

You mean on."

On.... on! Bloody typos!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I don't tip anyone. I find it odd.

It is. I keep telling Walter Raleigh to stop laying his cloak in puddles for me but will he listen ?"

Is he the guy that invented bikes?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I don't tip anyone. I find it odd.

It is. I keep telling Walter Raleigh to stop laying his cloak in puddles for me but will he listen ?

Is he the guy that invented bikes?"

Nah, you’re thinking of Mr potato head

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

King's Crustacean

"I don't tip anyone. I find it odd.

It is. I keep telling Walter Raleigh to stop laying his cloak in puddles for me but will he listen ?

Is he the guy that invented bikes?"

No. That was Mr. Chopper

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By *thwalescplCouple
over a year ago

brecon

"I don't tip anyone. I find it odd.

It is. I keep telling Walter Raleigh to stop laying his cloak in puddles for me but will he listen ?

Is he the guy that invented bikes?"

Actually it was a woman who invented the bicycle, Farthing was the name... Penny Farthing.

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By *evaquitCouple
over a year ago

Catthorpe

Hardly ever use a taxi but if we do we always tip, sad for restaurants too, don’t know why but feel obliged to show appreciation

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By *evaquitCouple
over a year ago

Catthorpe

**Same not sad

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By *mmabluTV/TS
over a year ago

upton wirral

"I try not to tip.

It's an insult and a throwback to Lords and Serfs.....

People should be paid a decent living wage.

Some of you who tip - earn less than the taxi drivers.

When you go into Sainsburys do you tip the girl on the till ?

Do you send Amazon a couple of quid ?

Do you send a hefty cheque to the local police station every now and then ?

Who gets off the rush hour train and runs to the drivers cab waving a fiver ?

Try to stop tipping ffs...... "
Very insulting to hard working taxi drivers who work up to 70 hours a week to survive,very unlike a scouser

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I try not to tip.

It's an insult and a throwback to Lords and Serfs.....

People should be paid a decent living wage.

Some of you who tip - earn less than the taxi drivers.

When you go into Sainsburys do you tip the girl on the till ?

Do you send Amazon a couple of quid ?

Do you send a hefty cheque to the local police station every now and then ?

Who gets off the rush hour train and runs to the drivers cab waving a fiver ?

Try to stop tipping ffs...... Very insulting to hard working taxi drivers who work up to 70 hours a week to survive,very unlike a scouser"

Hahaha... love the Scouse quote

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes. Coming home from my mum's I give £10 for an £8 fare.

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

Depends on the service, if it warrants a tip then I do too.

I don't tip just for the sake ok it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Do you tip your taxi driver?

I don't very often use them myself, but always give a little tip for their services.

Being a minibus driver I know how hard it can be out there... and quite often I get tips for my services too.

So over to you lot... do you or don't you?

I tip anyone who provides me with a service if they’re prompt, polite, friendly and have made me feel like my custom is important to them.

Lately I’ve experienced twice the most rude, incompetent taxi drivers I’ve ever met and as a result gave them no tip.

On the flip side I had my hair cut on Friday and tipped £10 as I felt the whole experience was worth it.

Must have being a bloody good haircut Sam!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No. I don't give free money to people who are clearly employed

If they're not earning enough that's between them and their boss

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By *he-Hosiery-GentMan
over a year ago

Older Hot Bearded Guy

"No. I don't give free money to people who are clearly employed

If they're not earning enough that's between them and their boss "

The prices they charge are ridiculously expensive as it is, so, I'm pretty shocked at reading this thread, especially in these times of austerity where the general populous' disposable income is continually being squeezed by ever increasing inflation and pay also not keeping up.

Where do people get the extra money from to be tipping.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"No. I don't give free money to people who are clearly employed

If they're not earning enough that's between them and their boss "

Do wholeheartedly agree, just drives wages down.

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By *omersetfabbersCouple
over a year ago

Glastonbury

The whole tipping thing is wrong!

People should earn a decent wage not wait cap in hand for a tip...

We will end up like the US where waiters don't even have a wage, all they earn is tips.

Thats no way to live surely...

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By *omersetfabbersCouple
over a year ago

Glastonbury

The whole tipping thing is wrong!

People should earn a decent wage not wait cap in hand for a tip...

We will end up like the US where waiters don't even have a wage, all they earn is tips.

Thats no way to live surely...

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