Vugo Allows Uber Drivers to Receive Tips Electronically
As of right now, the Uber taxi service app does not have a feature that allows people to tip their drivers electronically. Uber drivers have been complaining about only being able to receive tips in cash for quite a while. In-car advertising company Vugo now meets their demand with a new feature, called “Tip your driver.” Uber is a taxi service app that connects drivers and passengers. The app uses a smartphone’s GPS functionality to find a driver that is nearby, even if the passenger does not know the address they are at. The service is very quick and hassle-free. Because of this, the....
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