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when using the shuttle bus from the airport to the hotel (hotel /airport), do you tip the driver? and if so how much?

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cheesecake17

I usually tip shuttle bus drivers US$1 wherever I am in the USA. Of course, this is when they have been helpful and of service.

hello
so 1 dollar will be enough for the "help" no matter how many piece of luggage I have?

thanks

cheesecake17

Well, I do only ever have one personally.

$1 if s/he does nothing more than drive me from Point A to Point B.
$1 for each HEAVY piece of luggage the driver actually helps me with. Carry-ons that I carry myself don't count.
Maybe an extra dollar for extra niceness and courteousness.

Note that none of this is required, like with a cab driver or a restaurant server. But if I can afford to fly, I can afford to give tips.

It depends upon the driver. If they help us with our bags and are friendly, we will usually tip a few dollars. If they are grumpy and unhelpful, then they will get less or nothing at all.

hello
thanks everyone..

cheesecake

I agree with PR-7. Depends on how much luggage you have and how much the driver actually helps with your luggage. If you're on a budget don't go overboard. Its customary and nice to tip here in the USA but remember its not obligatory. You don't have to do it even though many expect it.

thanks again

cheesecake17