Tipping Bolt (and Megbus) drivers

[newmarlig]

Recently a friend of mine said she can't believe that people don't tip the drivers. I'm very good about tipping, but never thought I should be tipping them. I noticed yesterday that nobody else tipped either. Are we non-tippers wrong?

[cewillm]

No, tipping a bus driver would be ridiculous. Maybe people do that on Atlantic City casino busses or something, but never on Greyhound/Boltbus/Megabus. Of course it is polite to give a brief "thanks" as you alight the bus.

[newmarlig]

Oh, I definitely thank them. (I even thank SEPTA drivers).

[BarryG]

From the Bolt Bus FAQ:

What about your drivers?

We employ professional, highly trained drivers. We expect our drivers to carry themselves as professionals at all times and also be quick with a smile or a helping hand. Drivers are allowed to accept tips (for a job well done) however they are not allowed to solicit tips from passengers.

https://www.boltbus.com/faq.aspx

[arjay]

Ok, let's not start this, please. I've ridden Bolt & Mega countless times and have never seen anyone tip the driver. This is a trend that does not need to get started, if you ask me.

[jazzcat]

Ok, let's not start this, please. I've ridden Bolt & Mega countless times and have never seen anyone tip the driver. This is a trend that does not need to get started, if you ask me.

I agree.

[newmarlig]

I'm not trying to start anything. I agree about not tipping, but just wanted to be sure I was correct. As far as the policy, it doesn't say you should tip, just that you can. Yesterday, I went with my sister and BIL. She is in a wheelchair, but can sit in a regular seat. The driver(s) put her wheelchair with the luggage. In situations like that a tip should be offered and my BIL did that. The driver going refused the tip. The one coming back accepted it (which was perfectly fine).

[loveisnoise]

Tipping has just gotten nutty. My two favorites were:
The wawa cashiers on columbus blvd. tried to put a tip jar out. Corporate shut that down pretty quickly
Philyeo yogurt on south street has a tip jar-even though it is a self serve place! hahahaha