Lyft Drivers... Where Did All The Tips Go?!

September 17, 2025

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Lyft Drivers… Where Did All The Tips Go?!

In this video, Chris from The Rideshare Guy talks about a strange streak on Lyft — 46 rides in a row without a single tip. After comparing his Lyft trips to Uber during the same time, he found Uber passengers tipped much MORE consistently.

Chris shares his numbers from hundreds of rides on both platforms, showing how often riders tip, what percentage of earnings tips usually make up, and why Lyft drivers may be noticing fewer in-app tips this year.

He also explains how guaranteed pay in markets like Minnesota could affect passenger behavior, why Lyft riders aren’t paying unusually high fares, and what that means for driver income compared to Uber.

If you’ve been wondering where all the Lyft tips have gone… this breakdown will give you the data, insights, and perspective you need to understand what’s happening and how to adjust your strategy going forward.

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