Uber Eats problem eliminates the suggestion alternative on shipments

Hundreds of Uber Eats shipment motorists appear to have actually been shorted their topple the previous number of days. Apparently, a problem within the app got rid of the alternative for consumers to include a suggestion to their food order. 

“Just had a customer inform me that the app would not allow them to tip! Called support and they said they’re aware this is happening and reminded me that tips ‘aren’t guaranteed,'” a shipment employee, who passes the username JeddakOfBarsoom, published on Reddit in the Uber Eats subreddit on Monday. “This is unacceptable. Without tips, we don’t make shit!”

Uber informed CNET on Tuesday afternoon that there had actually been a recognized occurrence and it’s given that been solved. 

Uber Eats motorists generally make low salaries, frequently less than base pay. Tips can be a substantial part of their profits. One chauffeur who passes Muddyducker composed in the Reddit thread that it’s “like night and day. Drive 10 miles for $3? No way.” The scenario is much more crucial throughout the unique coronavirus pandemic, as food shipment employees are thought about important and are out risking their health to do shipments.

Since late Sunday, motorists and consumers have actually been publishing on Twitter and Reddit stating the tipping alternative was no longer offered in the app. One Reddit thread had more than 121 remarks from individuals experiencing the problem. Some motorists stated Uber’s client assistance informed them absolutely nothing was incorrect with the app, indicating the motorists simply didn’t make any suggestions. While other motorists stated Uber acknowledged the issue. A couple of motorists still got suggestions however far less than they usually get. 

“Damn I was wondering same thing only 3 tipped out of 10 delivery today,” Reddit user Warriorpunte composed. “That’s very unusual considering 121 out of 124 tipped last week.”

On Twitter, motorists and consumers were posting much of the same. Uber Support’s Twitter account stated it was checking out the problem. But since Tuesday early morning, it appears some motorists are still having problems getting suggestions.