For some cards that customers use as their payment method on the Uber platform, Uber may charge the upfront price of an order before an order is completed. This helps ensure that sufficient funds are present to cover the total cost of the order.
Should I tip Uber drivers?
Uber doesn't make tipping mandatory, so there's no requirement that you tip your driver. However, just like other workers in the service industry, Uber drivers often rely on tips to supplement their pay. Uber rolled out its in-app tipping feature in 2017 as an effort to improve drivers' earnings.