Still cars race down the autobahn at over 100 mph. Beyond the obvious additional cost to fill our gas tanks, there is the additional cost of transporting our food and goods, which results in higher prices. Many of these people work for minimum wage and support their families or themselves with this job. If they are reimbursed at all for fuel and maintenance of their vehicles, the amount does not cover expenses. In good times they rely on tips as part of their income.
Tips have to pay towards their working expenses.
Most customers tip and this is appreciated. Would be more equitable. But for now, this is the system we have. Perhaps this letter will serve to inform customers of the situation that exists for these delivery people. Because light trucks and SUVs have grown in total auto market share in the last decade, their lesser fuel efficiency has reduced the overall fleet average compared to several years ago.