Oh compromise me structurally baby . <| sep |> Totally agree . I ' m a 4 . 94 rated driver and never ask for nor expect a tip . Prices have been cut 3 times in Ottawa since Uber started here . It ' s crazy cheap . If gas prices go up to the $ 1 . 20 L range again as they were in much of 2014 , expect lots of surge pricing because most drivers will do the math and realize that they ' re making far less than minimum wage along with vehicle depreciation , etc . My ratings are never based on tips . Only about 1 in 15 passengers tips in my experience . It ' s always a pleasant surprise but I never expect one . <| sep |> Well , while you ' re here , I ' d like to ask what would possibly change your stance on this issue ? It appears scientific consensus isn ' t enough , so instead of trying to force you to read about those , what WOULD influence your view ?