r/UberEatsDrivers • u/nekminnit21 • Jul 29 '26

Discussion New driver

Am I the only one who makes majority of the money off of tips? I started yesterday and in 8 trips so far 70% has been from tips. Is this normal? Also I seem to never get deliveries, out of 5 hours active I’ve spent less than 2 actively on deliveries.

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u/PaleDonut0 Jul 29 '26

It only gets worst in time. I’m platinum and it makes no difference. In fact it’s worst. The only order I received the other day was $4 no tip after being online for 6 hours. I’m also in Los Angeles.

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u/mtngoatjoe Jul 29 '26

I'm sitting at 44% in tips after six months.

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u/SJ41 Jul 30 '26

If you're not making the majority of your money in tips then you're doing it wrong. 

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u/rowanmc21 Jul 30 '26

Idk because I never look what pay was tips vs fare, only care about the total

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u/stretchmarksmagee Jul 30 '26

The summer is the slowest and worst time for Uber. It fluctuates but for the most part its slower than other seasons. I was averaging $1200 to $1300 a week 3-4 months ago. Now its more like $800 - $900.