Delivery drivers are weighing in on a contentious debate over what constitutes a good tip.
Some drivers say a good tip is roughly 15% to 20% gratuity on the total cost of a delivery order.
The drivers Insider interviewed generally agreed that the baseline for a good tip is between 15% to 20% of the total bill — including taxes and fees.
Percentage-based tips don't always account for the time and effort it takes to deliver an order, drivers said.
Consider delivery time and distance when tipping, drivers sayWhether a $5 tip on a $20 order is good (or bad) can depend on the circumstances of the delivery.
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DoorDash, Uber, Vong, Heaven Leigh, Leigh, Dashers, Patrick Schoonover
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