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 IDG (the Independent Drivers Guild), 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 the Independent Drivers Guild founder Jim Conigliaro, 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.