Lisa Nguyen
Transportation Researcher, UCLA
Service Fee
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Definition
Additional fee charged by platforms to customers or workers for using the platform's services.
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FAQs
Who pays service fees?
Usually customers; sometimes workers too.
Does this affect my earnings?
Indirectly; customers may tip less due to fees.
Similar Terms
Base Pay
Minimum payment for a delivery or service before tips, set by the platform based on distance and other factors.
Platform Fee
Percentage or amount taken by gig platforms from payments, typically 10-40% depending on the platform.
Bonus/Incentive
Extra payment offered by platforms for completing certain goals like number of rides, deliveries, or referrals.
Referral Bonus
Payment for recruiting new workers or customers to a gig platform.
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