I didn’t say tipping wasn’t a thing for delivery drivers before apps, but it was in no way expected. Del drivers back then were also given a livable base wage and were reimbursed for mileage and gas on their vehicle, which the apps do not do. It was also normal to tip less than 10% of the purchase price for delivery, but the suggested tip values in app are always 10% or more.

What I originally said was tipping is not topical for contract work. There is no other type of contract work where tipping 10-20% is expected other than these types of apps.