Shuttle tip...is whatever is leftover after paying with bill denominations in my pocket
I decline change
Might be $4, - $18
Im usually packing just $20's.
Last edited by MuddyWaters; 10-20-2017 at 22:20.
We had a driver pick us up at our motel at 6AM,drive us to WalMart ,wait ten minutes while we snatched a quick resupply. He then drove us about 5 miles to the trailhead,and said the rate was 15.00. He got 30,and I still think it was a bargain.
We usually gain information and insight on the trail and the surrounding towns from our shuttle drivers. Even if not, the stories are usually entertaining enough to warrant a tip.
We are appreciative of the service they offer and are glad to let them know it.
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Gas, insurance, and maintenance aside, the time the driver takes to come to me, the time the driver takes to drive me from A to B, and then the time the driver takes to get back to where they came from - it all adds up. I know what I charge for my time, and if I were to pay a driver a similar amount of money, then add the operating costs, the fees of around $80 to $100 don't seem like much money at all.Originally Posted by taylorshiver
If the driver takes the extra time to stop so I can grab a coffee or breakfast sandwich or whatever, then yes, I will reflect my appreciation in the form of a tip.
I am self employed. If I give a customer a price for a job, that's what I expect to be paid. No more, no less. If they start adding things to the list of duties I am to perform after our agreement was made, should the quoted price remain the same?
That's the way I look at things.
When I'm on vacation I utilize the local services. It isn't a very lucrative occupation, and I am on vacation. Tipping shouldn't break your budget.
when i shuttle folks i give them a price. don't insult me with extra tip money
If you ever shuttle me, I'm leaving you whiskey as a gratuity.
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