LAS VEGAS - A tearful plea to the public from a Seattle native regarding tipping your delivery drivers went viral and lead to an enormous outpouring of support.
Riley Elliott moved to Las Vegas over the summer to escape the high cost of rent in Seattle. He had been homeless twice and was struggling to make ends meet as an UBER Eats delivery driver during the pandemic.After his fiancée was laid off from their job, Elliot decided to start running delivery for UBER again in Las Vegas.Last Tuesday, he said he reluctantly accepted a $5 food delivery to a business, hoping the tip would make it worthwhile.