Amazon drivers are notoriously overworked, especially during the holiday season. So every year, Amazon gives shoppers the chance to say, "Thank you" via Alexa (and get their driver a tip).
The program allows those with Alexa-enabled device or the Amazon app to say, “Alexa, thank my driver," and Amazon sends your most recent delivery driver $5.
The 2024 program returned on Dec. 4, and once again gave $5 tips on behalf of the first 2 million people who told their Alexa device to thank their driver. Then on Dec. 11, Amazon announced that they'd still be giving out money to drivers through the end of December by keeping tabs on the thank-yous and giving out prizes to the most-thanked drivers.
Here’s everything to know about how to thank your Amazon driver, so you're ready for next year.
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The “Alexa, Thank My Driver” program is a once-a-year driver appreciation program that lasts as long as a month
The “Thank My Driver” program usually comes around every December, starting on Dec. 4 in 2024, Dec. 12 in 2023, and Dec. 7 in 2022. The program remains active until the first 2 million people have thanked their drivers. In 2024, the program hit 2 million thank-yous after six days.
When the $5 program ends, you can still thank your driver. Amazon tracks these reports. And in 2024, it used them to determine which drivers could win more money beyond the initial $5 tips:
$100 each to the 1,000 most-thanked drivers each day for the rest of December.
$10,000 to the seven most-thanked drivers each week for the rest of December.
$25,000 plus an additional $25,000 paid by Amazon to the charity of choice for the seven most-thanked drivers from Dec. 4 - 31.
KCL predicts the next "Alexa, Thank My Driver" program will start Dec. 3, 2025.
Get ready to start thanking your Amazon driver the first Wednesday of December. This day falls right after Black Friday and Cyber Weekend, so it's a time when drivers are particularly busy. We predict that Amazon will bring the program back that Wednesday, on Dec. 3.
How do we make our prediction?
That's when the program started in 2024, and we think Amazon will repeat it. Note that the $5 tips will run out after the first 2 million people have thanked their drivers, so you'll want to jump on the program early.
You'll need an Alexa device or a smartphone to thank your driver.
There are two ways to participate in the gratitude program.
First, the “Thank My Driver” feature is available to U.S. customers with an Alexa-enabled device (Echo, Echo Show) or the Alexa app or Amazon Shopping app. Just tell Alexa, “Thank my driver,” and your most recent driver will be notified.
Second, you can type “Thank my driver” into the search bar of your Amazon app. Your latest Amazon driver will be notified.
Can I thank my driver if I don’t have a smartphone?
Unfortunately, if you don’t have a smartphone or an Alexa-enabled device, you won’t be able to participate in the Amazon “Thank My Driver” feature.
Thank your driver within 14 days of their most recent delivery.
You can use the service to thank your driver within 14 days of their most recent delivery. Although the $5 bonus program usually ends pretty quickly every year, you’ll still be able to say thank you using your Echo, Alexa devices, or Alexa and Amazon Shopping apps.
Which Amazon drivers get the $5 bonus?
Amazon Flex Delivery Partners, Delivery Associates employed by Amazon Delivery Service Partners, and Hub DP drivers are all eligible for the $5 bonuses, up until the first 2 million users thank their drivers. After that, drivers will be alerted someone thanked them, but won't get $5. They will, however, have that thank-you counted toward their tally for one of the bigger prizes.
How will I know “Thank My Driver” worked?
You’ll know it works when your Alexa responds, “Glad you enjoyed your most recent delivery. Since you shared your appreciation with your driver, as a special thanks this holiday season, your driver will receive an extra $5 at no cost to you. This promotion is for a limited time only.” After the $5 promo ends, you'll get something like, "We're glad you enjoyed your last delivery, we'll let your driver know."
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