Detroit Lyft Passengers Among Highest Tippers in Country
(CBS Detroit) Detroiters are some of the biggest tippers in the country, according to new data collected by Lyft. The ride-sharing company says its a testiment to 'Detroiters' generosity. Since June 2017, when Lyft started suggesting higher tips for higher fares, tips have increased 8 percent, the company said.
The news comes as Lyft announces that drivers across the United States and in Ontario, Canada have earned over half a billion dollars in tips. More than half of all tips were given in 2017 alone. While it took four years to reach $100 million in tips, the last $100 million were given in just four months, a testament to the growth of the Lyft community.
The average tip increased by 8 percent last year after Lyft made it easier for passengers to give higher tips in June 2017.
Additional insight from Lyft's national tipping analysis includes:
• Drivers who drive Friday and Saturday night are between 35-40% more likely to receive a tip.
• Drivers are 30% more likely to receive a tip during weekday commuting hours
• Lyft passengers are 28% more likely to tip during weekend brunch hours.
• Saturday, Friday, and Sunday are the top three days for earning tips.
