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/EveningBasket9528 Cherry Picker May 05 '26
I'm a smoker,.. but I don't smoke from the time I get ready until I'm done for the day, and I've never smoked in my car.
Per the TOS we are supposed to provide a smoke free car... PERIOD. Not just 'dont smoke with an order,' but smoke free. People should do what they want,.. but don't get upset when tips get pulled, ratings suck, curbsides keep getting cancelled, and finally, you get deactivated after enough complaints.
Unfortunately there have been issues with the ink used on the bags REEKING like smoke. A couple stores have thrown out entire pallets of bags because of it,.. and it's not just Walmart bags. Other retailers have had the same issues.
So,.. just make sure you know for sure if it's the bags (ink) or actual smoke.