How to thank your Amazon delivery driver at no cost to you
Learn more about Amazon's "Thank My Driver" program for the holiday season.
With Christmas just a few days away, chances are you've been ordering and shopping for holiday gifts these last few days and those Amazon packages have been arriving like clockwork. If you've been wondering how to show your appreciation for those hard-working Amazon drivers that have navigating the holiday rush to ensure your items are delivered safely and on time, we have great news! Amazon is making it easier than ever for customers to give them a tip.
The annual "Thank My Driver" program is officially back, offering a great way to send some much-needed holiday cheer to these dedicated individuals who are often overlooked. Find out more about this program below and how you can contribute this bonus to your driver.
What is the thank your Amazon driver using your Alexa-enabled device?
The "Thank my driver" program is offered by Amazon, which allows customers to send a notification of appreciation to their most recent delivery driver. For a limited time, Amazon offered an added incentive: each "thank you" sent came with a $5 bonus for the driver (funded entirely by Amazon, with a maximum of one bonus per delivery). This provided a meaningful way to recognize delivery personnel.
Please note: This monetary reward was available only until Amazon reached a customer-submitted cap of 2 million total "thank yous," a limit which has now been reached. However, even though the $5 bonus offer has concluded, you can still send a thoughtful thank you to your drivers through the program.
Follow these steps to send your Amazon driver a thank you:
The steps to thank your driver are easy and free! Here's how:
- Use an Alexa device: Say, "Alexa, thank my driver" to any of your Alexa-enabled devices, like an Echo speaker or the Alexa app on your phone.
- Use the Amazon app or website: Open the Amazon app or go to the Amazon website and search for "Thank my driver".
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