PhotoNew Yorkers have for years been able to tip a taxi driver by adding a few dollars to their bill before swiping a credit card. Now officials in New York City are moving to require Uber to provide a tipping option in the app. The decision was prompted by a petition from the Independent Drivers Guild, a group representing Uber drivers in New York. Passengers can tip an Uber driver using cash, but many do not carry cash or know whether they should feel obligated to provide a tip. Under the rules, companies that only accept cash could continue to accept cash tips.

Source: New York Times April 17, 2017 15:37 UTC