Hyderabad, Aug. 13 -- The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) on Thursday, August 13, welcomed the Central government's clarification on tipping but stated that voluntary tips cannot substitute fair fares.

The organisation, along with the Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers (IFAT), supported the government's stance that tipping on app-based rides must remain voluntary and offered only after completion of the journey.

However, TGPWU's founding president Shaik Salauddin said that such tips cannot be equal to fair and regulated fares for gig and platform or app-based workers.

"Customers have the right to voluntarily tip drivers for good service, and we welcome customer-friendly measures. But at the same time, dri...