Originally Posted by
2StgTurbine
And how long ago was that? What market was it?
Some hotels assume van drivers get tips and pay them less, but not all do. In my experience (9 years old now) less busy hotels don't necessarily have dedicated van drivers. These employees make a normal wage. Sometimes they are behind the desk, and sometimes the drive the van. In those cases, tips ARE extra.
As a pilot all that isn't worth the time thinking about. Just give them $2 and worry about something more important.
Yeah I would say the "majority" of the regional overnights are being driven by front desk employees, facility employees or some similar position, paid at a much higher rate than a typical van driver, who's only job was to drive, would get.
Originally Posted by
TiredSoul
With this whole COVID thing most don’t get out of the van to scratch up your luggage anymore.
I will add fuel to the fire, should we even be touching cash at this point due to the whole Covid thing? I know it doesnt last on surfaces very long, but if you have it and just wiped your lips or something, than proceeded to touch the bill and hand it off, I mean ya know. lol