For anyone (aka everyone) that has ever used Square registers, you’re familiar with the awkward burden of the tip screen. It flashes the percentages at you, and you stressfully stare at the screen, not sure what to do. Do you really want to tip 25 percent for a pre-made sandwich that someone handed to you? No, but do you want to be seen as that guy that doesn’t tip by the dozens of eyes that are peering at you from the line? Fun fact: Those eyes aren’t really looking at you. Honestly, the people in line don’t care what you do; they just want you to hurry up before their lunch break ends. Either way you spin it, the decision is an unreasonably difficult one to make, and the decision is no different when the subject isn’t a Square register, but the Uber app.

Ubers have become a necessary commodity in urban life, and a large majority of students on campus use them as a transportation resource. The job of an Uber driver is to get you from point A to point B safely and simply. They pick you up, they drop you off. You thank them and give a gentle wave goodbye before turning to your phone to leave a rating. You arrived safely. Five stars. And then after your simple evaluation, you’re plagued with a familiar tip screen, one likened to that of the Square register. They did their job successfully, you got where you needed to go, but do you have to tip for that?

Some swear by tipping their drivers. Seeing as it is a service occupation, to many tipping is standard in this realm of work. As you would tip your hairdresser or your tattoo artist, regardless of having already paid them for the actual service, many people feel as though it’s unquestionable that you would tip your Uber driver. The other side of the argument is that drivers don’t work for tips. Unlike waiters and hosts at restaurants, Uber drivers make a base wage and a tip isn’t going to make or break their overall income.

According to the Uber’s website, they do not expect their riders to tip, thus it is not calculated into the fare price that a rider is charged. Uber does take a percentage of each trip, but most of the fare price does go to the driver. Thus, logistically speaking, tips are not the primary source of pay for Uber drivers. So, the question that remains is which side is correct, if any? The answer to this question really comes down to personal preference. Some people swear by tipping, seeing as Uber drivers have to endure a lot when letting random strangers into their cars, some of which are not always the best patrons. Others feel it’s unnecessary unless the service is exceptional, seeing as they already get paid a base rate. Ultimately, it comes down to your wallet and your comfort level. It never hurts to tip your driver, but it won’t kill their paycheck if you don’t.