flamomo Posted April 13, 2017 #1 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Being from the UA, where tipping is the norm for cab drivers, I'm uncertain about whether to expect to do the same when using a taxi over there. . If tips are expected by cabbies in GB, is there a guideline as to how much ... a percentage of the fare, or is there some other way usually used to figure it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare debsjc Posted April 13, 2017 #2 Share Posted April 13, 2017 I usually tip them a small amount, no more than 10% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOCPAUL Posted April 13, 2017 #3 Share Posted April 13, 2017 If the driver is not helpful - no If it involves carrying any baggage - yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley61 Posted April 13, 2017 #4 Share Posted April 13, 2017 I tend to just round it up to a round pound amount. Black cabs charge on a meter, so their rates are often in pounds and pence, so rounding up is easy. Whether I just round to the nearest pound or add a bit more on top of that depends on (for me): - whether the driver's been friendly/chatty/helpful - whether I'm too close to the nearest round pound (a 10p tip might seem too measly!) - whether it makes the change easier (e.g. I might round a £8.50 fare to £10 just to avoid having to wait for change, or making the change from a £20 note easier) If I'm getting a mini-cab (one that you pre-book - a bit like Uber), then I tend to just give an extra £1 or £2. Mini-cab drivers tend to be a little crazy, so I often tip less for those who've caused my life to flash before my eyes!! If I was on a longer journey, I would tip more though, but just a short hop around London I wouldn't bother doing any more than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ollienbertsmum Posted April 13, 2017 #5 Share Posted April 13, 2017 They expect less than 10% - I am not sure if I look poor because a couple of times if I have given a decent tip the answer has been "are you sure?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartanexile81 Posted April 13, 2017 #6 Share Posted April 13, 2017 We usually round it up or give 10%. We use taxis quite a lot and we're in Scotland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insanemagnet Posted April 13, 2017 #7 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Rounding up to the nearest pound was sensible to save ending up with a pockefull of change. But as black cabs in London now have to take cards by law, paying that way avoids the issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ergates The Ant Posted April 13, 2017 #8 Share Posted April 13, 2017 If they help with luggage, I give an extra £1 or 2. Otherwise I round up to the nearest £1 . I only do short trips though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globaliser Posted April 18, 2017 #9 Share Posted April 18, 2017 But as black cabs in London now have to take cards by law, paying that way avoids the issue.London black cab drivers' tip expectations are now very low. In fact, they're often even rounding fares down from what the meter says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob++ Posted April 18, 2017 #10 Share Posted April 18, 2017 That's surprising. I remember giving £5 for a £4.50 fare and the driver kept his hand out for more. He didn't get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpatBride Posted April 18, 2017 #11 Share Posted April 18, 2017 My husband is English and when we're in the UK, he generally rounds up in tipping situations like taxis, restaurants, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare debsjc Posted April 18, 2017 #12 Share Posted April 18, 2017 My husband is English and when we're in the UK, he generally rounds up in tipping situations like taxis, restaurants, etc. I can understand rounding up in taxis, but mostly we leave 10% in restaurants (as long as the service is reasonable) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJHNorthyorks Posted April 18, 2017 #13 Share Posted April 18, 2017 We'd usually give about 10% if they are ok. Never more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrJ Berkshire Posted April 18, 2017 #14 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Rounding up to the nearest pound is the norm, tipping is really on the way out with card payments, uber,etc, few young people carry cash and even in restaurants with mostly electronic payments, often top ends a service charge is included, but the fast food outlets, pubs you pay the menu price. Tipping is so last century. Good riddance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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