{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","title":"Uber Says Tipping Is Still Optional","description":"You don't have to tip your Uber driver.\n\nThat's the message of a new post on the ride-hailing company's blog. It comes after Uber settled a class-action lawsuit filed by drivers accusing it of unfair labor practices. Uber doesn't include a tipping feature on its app, but it also doesn't prohibit passengers from offering drivers a cash tip after a ride.\n\nUber drivers speaking to the Boston Globe argue that the addition of in-app tipping would help boost their overall compensation.","author_name":"TIME's Top Stories","author_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/3380207-time-s-top-stories","provider_name":"Audioboom","provider_url":"https://audioboom.com","width":480,"height":95,"thumbnail_url":"https://audioboom.com/i/21456734/600x600/c","thumbnail_width":600,"thumbnail_height":600,"html":""}