Stories Related to Uber Is Recruiting Drivers. Some Existing Drivers Are Upset

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Mon, 04/19/2021 - 1:36pm

When the coronavirus took hold in the United States, ride-hail drivers watched their income evaporate. With people largely staying at home, there were drastically fewer people to transport. Now facing renewed demand from passengers, Uber has announced a $250 million "stimulus" that will fund incentives to entice drivers back onto the road.

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