Thank Your Amazon Driver: Send a Free $5 Holiday Tip
If you want to show appreciation for your Amazon driver during the busy holiday season, consider a simple and cost-free gesture. You can now tip your driver with no extra charge to you. As part of the ongoing holiday promotion, the first 2 million expressions of thanks will result in a $5 reward for the delivery drivers.
The company announced the return of the holiday promotion to thank drivers. Originating in 2022, the program for 2023 has kicked off, providing customers with an easy way to extend their thanks. According to Amazon, customers have already conveyed their appreciation over 22 million times since the beginning of the program.
“Alexa, thank my driver”
U.S. Amazon customers can use the “Alexa, thank my driver” command to participate. This prompt triggers a $5 bonus for the most recent delivery driver. For those without an Echo device, you can search “Thank my Driver” in the search bar on Amazon or click the yellow button on the Amazon website to thank your driver.
“We’ve heard many examples of this through social media, emails, and phone calls, and when talking with friends and family,” said Amazon. “That’s why we developed the ‘Alexa, Thank My Driver’ feature, which allows customers to directly thank drivers for making their deliveries.”
It’s worth noting that customers can only thank their most recent delivery driver, and this expression of thanks must occur within 14 days of the delivery taking place.
Even after the 2 million thank-yous and $5 tips have been distributed, customers can continue expressing gratitude year-round through the feature. Drivers, in turn, can see the number of times they are thanked within their app.
Beyond the initial thank-yous and $5 tips, Amazon sweetens the deal with additional rewards. This includes $100 for the 1,000 most-thanked drivers daily throughout December. Moreover, the top five most-thanked drivers each week until the end of December, split into two periods (December 18-24 and December 25-31), will receive $10,000 each. Lastly, the top five drivers thanked across the entire promotional period from December 12-31 will be awarded $25,000, with an additional $25,000 donated by Amazon to the charity of their choice.
Get more information about thanking your driver here.
10 Unforgettable Christmas Experience Gifts
Memberships
Gifting an annual membership to a zoo, museum, aquarium, or perhaps, for those aged 21 and above, a wine club or mug club membership can make for a wonderful holiday gift. It’s a simple and thoughtful gesture that can benefit almost everyone this season. Offering your friends or family several months or a full year at a location they cherish is an excellent method to provide them with extra savings and a valuable present they can enjoy throughout the year.
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Outdoor Experiences
Offer the gift of a year-long adventure with the America the Beautiful Annual Pass. This pass grants free entry to all 115 National Parks with entrance fees, along with over 3,000 other federal lands. The pass includes the pass holder and up to three accompanying adults (aged 16 and above), with free admission for children under 15. Similar passes are available at various state parks, city and county parks, as well as botanical gardens nationwide, either for online purchase or directly on-site. It’s a thoughtful present for anyone who enjoys the outdoors.
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Personalized Celebrity Videos
Imagine the excitement of receiving a personalized video message from your beloved celebrity, something you can hold onto for a lifetime. Cameo provides a platform where you can hire celebrities and athletes to create personalized videos, making them memorable gifts. The pricing for Cameo videos is set individually by thousands of actors, artists, and influencers and can range from as low as $1 to as high as $15,000 for personal videos, depending on the celebrity’s status and demand.
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Movie Gift Card
It’s reassuring to know that you’re offering your loved ones something they can personally choose and appreciate. Movie gift cards are a great option as they usually have no expiration date and can be used to buy movie tickets and concessions at the specific theater or theaters from which they are purchased. The recipient can use it for any movie they desire, without having to dip into their own funds.
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Amusement Park Passes
Consider giving tickets to a theme park amusement park as one of the most enjoyable experiential gifts. When presenting tickets as a gift, there’s room for creativity in how you package the gift, whether in a sizable wrapped box or as part of a unique scavenger hunt.
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Indoor Attraction Passes
There are plenty of enjoyable indoor activities to explore, including options like indoor rock climbing, trampoline centers, indoor skydiving, game centers, arcades, and escape rooms. A gift of this kind can be especially convenient for those times when you’re looking for indoor entertainment, especially during bad weather.
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Concert or Show Tickets
Concert or show tickets are a great gift choice. They provide a one-of-a-kind experience and make for a thoughtful way to celebrate your best friend and their interests. Even if they’ve seen the band before, each performance is unique and memorable.
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Sporting Event Tickets
If you have a sports enthusiast in your circle, giving them tickets to a baseball game is a thoughtful gesture to express your care. It’s also an excellent means of enjoying quality time together while rooting for your favorite team. To make the experience even better, you can go the extra mile by including a food voucher along with the tickets.
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Self Care Experience
Offer the perfect gift of relaxation and beauty, whether it’s a spa day, a massage, a facial, or a visit to the salon for hair styling, a wash, or a manicure and pedicure. Depending on the recipient, this could be something you can enjoy together. It’s an opportunity to unwind and connect, spending quality time together, catching up on life, sharing some laughter, and reminiscing about the past.
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Classes or Lessons
Lessons in various experiences, such as cooking classes, dance lessons, or sewing lessons, can be beneficial to many. This kind of gift is well-suited for people who enjoy learning and trying out new experiences. By gifting classes or lessons, you provide someone with an additional means of self-expression.
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