The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission ( TLC ) is set to act on a proposal which could force Uber to create an in - depth tipping option for drivers paying by credit card . The proposal , which requires formal introduction and a public consultation period before a final vote , follows a petition by the Independent Drivers Guild ( IDG ) , which represents Uber drivers in the city . " hi York tech ’s professional drivers have traditionally depended on gratuities for a substantial portion of their income . Cuts to driver fees across the ride - hail industry has made tipping income more important than ever , " said IDG founder mark foster , Jr.
The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) is set to act on a proposal which could force Uber to create an in-app tipping option for customers paying by credit card. The proposal, which requires formal introduction and a public consultation period before a final vote, follows a petition by the Independent Drivers Guild (IDG), which represents Uber drivers in the city. "New York City’s professional drivers have traditionally depended on gratuities for a substantial portion of their income. Cuts to driver pay across the ride-hail industry has made tipping income more important than ever," said IDG founder Jim Conigliaro, Jr.