Probably not.

Late picking you up or late delivering you? And was there some extenuating circumstance that made him late?

I prefer Uber or Lyft and yes I tip them based on the service. If I use a cab it is because I am in a hurry, I walk to where the cab stand is near my office building. The tip then is based on if they get me to the train station in time.

Cab drivers are dispatched by a dispatcher. So, IF they’re late picking me up, I’d probably consider that before deciding whether to tip or not. IF they get me to my destination on time, I’d definitely tip!!!

If the driver explained why he/she was late picking me and apologised and it was a good reason then I would be happy to supply a tip. However, if he/she just turned up and said nothing no tip would be given.

Neither would I give a tip to a driver who was not friendly and helpful, but if they were then I would happily give them a tip.

I don’t use taxis very often but I don’t think I’ve ever had one arrive late. I wouldn’t tip if it did.

I mean, it depends. I would if they were late by 5–10 mins and I wasn’t in a hurry. Also if the driver was nice and the trip went smoothly. So much depends on a driver as a person and their actions after they arrive. Like, were they apologetic, did they explain the situation (tho I probably wouldn’t wanna know), were they friendly, was the atmosphere inside the car nice? If the only flaw of that driver was them being 10 mins late, then all the frustration would probably go away by the end of the road. So, in that case, I would give a tip.

If it were more than 10 mins or if I was in a hurry, then no, I wouldn’t tip. The only thing that would change my mind is if we still arrived at my destination on time. That would probably impress me so much that I would tip the driver. Them being late isn’t a problem itself, the consequences of that are. But if those consequences are minimized or prevented at all, then I would be okay with the lateness.

Also, if the driver picks the longest road to get to my destination, and therefore we are late, then no tip.