ME Tipping?

[reesa roo]

I am leaving tomorrow and am trying to get all my tip money together to make sure I have enough small bills when needed for tips. I can't remember - are we supposed to tip the ME driver?
Thank you!

 

[dancin Disney style]

You are not required to tip anyone. However, if you wish you can tip the DME drivers. The standard would be a dollar or two per bag.

 

[peimikes]

I always try to have $5 on hand to tip the driver. We have used ME 4 times now and there are always people who take their bags and walk away without a tip for the driver.

 

[Lisa71]

They are very happy to take your tips and I always tip them! They deserve it.

 

[siskaren]

I've read that it's not expected unless you bring your luggage with you on the bus because then the driver is handling your luggage.

 

[Horace Horsecollar]

When I haven't had any luggage I've tipped the driver around 50% of the time.

We've had drivers who have provided friendly, professional, personal service that goes beyond just driving the motorcoach. I'm happy to reward such pleasant service.

We had one driver who blabbed incessantly (including untrue trivia), played annoying music that's not part the Disney service, and pointed out that a sign at the front of the bus says that passengers could tip for exceptional service and that he had provided exceptional service to us. He didn't get a tip from me.

If a driver stores your bags from the luggage hold, I agree that $1-$2 per bag is customary when your bags are returned to you, with the amount determined by the quality of the service. I would consider the overall experience, not just the physical handling of the bags.

 

[Dacky619]

When I haven't had any luggage I've tipped the driver around 50% of the time.

We've had drivers who have provided friendly, professional, personal service that goes beyond just driving the motorcoach. I'm happy to reward such pleasant service.

We're the same way. We rarely take luggage with us, but even without it, we will tip for good service.