"Nothing has changed. As we've said for many years, being Uber means you don't need to tip," Josh Mohrer, Uber's NYC general manager, said in the email. "We decided against including [an option] because we felt it would be better for riders and drivers to know for sure what they would pay or earn on each trip -- without the uncertainty of tipping." That said, Mohrer did say you're more than welcome to tip drivers, and they're more than welcome to accept it, but you shouldn't feel compelled to do so.



"Riders tell us that one of the things they like most about Uber is that it's hassle-free," he said. "And that's how we intend to keep it."