US billionaire slams Uber for ‘stealing’ tips from drivers

US billionaire William Ackman slams Uber for allegedly ‘stealing’ tips from its drivers

In a shocking revelation, hedge fund billionaire William Ackman has accused Uber of pocketing tips meant for its drivers. Ackman, the CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, recounted a recent Uber ride in New York City where the driver complained about not receiving tips from passengers despite them being shown on the app.

According to Ackman, the Uber driver explained that even though passengers agreed to tip them through the app, they did not receive the tips and Uber kept the money for itself. “His screen showed that I paid no tip,” Ackman stated.

Expressing his outrage, Ackman criticized Uber for what he called ‘stealing’ from drivers and increasing its profits at their expense. He even took the matter up with Uber’s CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, but received no response.

In response to these allegations, Uber clarified that all tips are indeed passed on to the drivers, but there may be a delay in them reflecting on the driver’s screens due to technical issues.

After further communication with Uber, Ackman confirmed that drivers were indeed receiving their tips, although there were still concerns among taxi drivers about the transparency of the process. Ackman expressed confidence that Uber would address these issues promptly.

The incident has sparked a debate about the treatment of Uber drivers and the need for greater transparency in the tipping system. It remains to be seen how Uber will address these concerns and ensure that drivers are fairly compensated for their services.