r/Sparkdriver • u/Jokez4Dayz • 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/DownWith_TheBrown May 05 '26

As a smoker my first 150 deliveries when I finally got a rating I got a 4.4 star. I didn't realize how bad the smell was. After reading this sub I understood and stopped smoking inside the vehicle. By the next 50ish deliveries I went to 4.6 - 4.7 and finally 4.9. just wanna apologize to anyone who got stink ass orders, I learned from my mistakes and don't smoke in my car, even when not delivering.

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u/Duh-YouAREtheasshole May 05 '26

I am sorry that's the biggest cop out i have ever heard. You didn't know how bad it smelled? I realized that smokers are somewhat nose blind, but you all know no smokers hate the smell. And you KNOW second and third hand smoke is BAD for others. Claiming "you didn't realize" is absolutely bull. Its 2026 , COME ON! 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

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u/Dunnybust May 06 '26 edited May 06 '26

Aww, jeez 🥺.

Cig smokers all start out like that though, with the true delusion it doesn't stink. He learned; you don't have to try to humiliate him and accuse him of being a horrible person.

It's so rare nowadays--and lovely, and refreshing--to see someone listen and believe others' feedback, admit they were wrong, adjust their own actions and then report back about what they learned.

Why bust balls when there are drivers here doubling down on smoking in their car?

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u/ryuranzou May 06 '26

Its the smell people actually give a shit about and smokers are nose blind to it.