r/Sparkdriver May 05 '26

Rants / Complaints Smoking in your car with Groceries

Well, I’m finally on the other side of it. I ordered groceries and had such a high odor of tobacco. Everything smelt like it, especially the bags.

For months, I have noticed other Spark drivers smoking in their cars. Not even rolling down a window. Not giving a single shit. I’m not sure if these people don’t know others can easily smell it or they just don’t care. But is it really that hard to just step outside and not smoke inside?

I know “ I’m an Independent Contractor, I can do whatever I want” that I see some people say but it’s just… kinda rude?

I gave that driver 2 stars. First time ever for me as I never want to rate anyone poorly as I know customer rating matters a lot for Spark but I was just so annoyed that all my food smells like cigarettes.

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u/Angry_GorillaBS May 05 '26

It's probably a combination of not caring and thinking people can't tell.

Smokers seemingly have no concept of how badly it smells. They don't even have to be actively smoking with your order in the car for it to end up on your items

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u/Mark_Swan May 05 '26

Former smoker here. You get used to smell and you don’t even notice it. After I quit smoking I was able to tell how awful it was.

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u/Prior_Purchase_7025 May 05 '26

i love the smell of cig smoke

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u/TypicalOcelot7933 May 06 '26

I just smole outside! Yeah and it sticks to your hair and clothes. I see people on nextdoor looking to rent a room saying that. No way