I prefer Lyft and use that. I always tip via the app, it never even occurred to me to tip in cash to up my own rating. I forgot we as passengers even GET a rating! I wish I could see what mine was (hopefully good, no reason it wouldn't be!). I personally love not having to take out my wallet in the vehicle, one of my biggest fears with taxis was accidentally leaving my wallet or card in the car, rideshare apps take away that possibility, which is a perk for me! And of course, knowing your cost before your journey, which is huge, especially here in NYC where metered cabs can run up pretty unexpectedly.