Tipping Uber drivers likely to become more common (Photo: Chris McGinnis)
News broke Friday regarding the controversial issue of whether or not to tip Uber drivers— something TravelSkills covered in a post and poll last month. From Bloomberg: “…Uber has agreed to notify customers more clearly that tips are not included in fares and give tacit approval for optional gratuity. Drivers can now solicit cash tips by asking passengers or posting signs in their vehicles…riders should start seeing gratuities as a major part of an Uber driver’s income. In other words, more like a cabbie….With this information, many riders will begin tipping their drivers, which will increase drivers’ pay substantially.” Check out the full story here…and see where TravelSkills was cited!
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5 A great thing! Denver International Airport rail line opens
6 Date set for new United Club LAX: United progress + Delta move + Southwest + American
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8 Lyft surges. Taxis drop. And we love Delta, National and Hampton Inn
9 Timely Should I tip my Uber or Lyft driver? [Poll] (Check out the contro comments!)
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