This is my first time chartering a bus and I have kind of a dumb question. (Yes, I know - the only dumb question is the one unasked.)
Do you tip the bus driver?
When you get married and rent a limousine, you tip the limo driver. Do you do the same with the bus driver if he or she does a very nice job?
I'd ask Miss Manners, but we leave on Monday and I don't think she can get back to me that fast.
Thanks for any help!
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Hi Maureen,
The tip may already be included in the cost. However, if you really appreciate the driver, $1 per person is nice. Grumpy drivers deserve no reward of course.
Teresa (sister to a driver)
The internet was not helpful, so I called the local busline and found out. The customary tip is 1 dollar per person, per day. OUCH!! It is not customary to pay for thier dinner, as they are generally given a allowance for that. Wish I had better news. Chrissy
Yes, if the driver does a good job tipping is appropriate.
Are you heading to the March? Perhaps you could pass a hat and ask for everyone to chip in for the driver.
Maureen,
What we've done is take up a collection on the bus towards the end of the journey -- only if he/she has been particularly helpful or nice -- and then present the bus driver with that as the last person leaves the bus. It's a good way to get everyone thanking the driver ... but again, only if the driver has been nice; it's not a have to do or a certain percent as far as I know.
Thanks everyone! I let all the marchers know that we'd be passing the hat at the end of the trip and that, if our drive is nice and helpful, the going rate is $1 per person, per day. Whew, one last thing to worry about. I'm sure learning a lot in planning this DC trip.
Yep, Michelle, we're heading to the march. Will you be there?
Most of my family will be there but I will be home with the littlest ones --watching you all on EWTN!
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