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@David,

I think you've got it dead wrong there. Drivers are not entitled to a tip. They'll get a tip if I think they do something to deserve a tip. To get a tip they've got to do more than 'not cheat me'; in fact if they cheat me, not only will they not get a tip but I'll file a complaint on them. Even though I think you do a great job, I don't tip you for editing this blog, do I? It's exactly the same with cab drivers.

It's completely different to people waiting tables, who need tips to make up a living wage. If the fare doesn't allow cab drivers to make a decent living, then they can lobby the taxi commission for a raise- which they have done regularly and successfully. The assumption on the part of a driver that he can garnish my change for a tip is, for me, one more example of the disrespectful approach that DC taxicab drivers have to their customers.

Am I less inclined to tip cab drivers in DC than in other cities? Yes, very much so. Because in general they provide a crappier service than in other cities.

by renegade09 on May 7, 2012 3:23 pm • link • report

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