Reuters Uber has paid $3 million in coronavirus sick pay to US drivers and delivery workers, a spokeswoman told Business Insider. But drivers have found it nearly impossible to qualify for financial assistance from the company and have said it's enforcing the policy inconsistently. Even drivers who met Uber's criteria were only paid after Business Insider reported their stories. The spokeswoman said Uber acknowledges it made mistakes rolling out the policy, but that it is reviewing cases that may have been incorrectly decided and that it continues to support drivers. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Uber has paid out $3 million to drivers and delivery workers in the US under its coronavirus sick pay policy, a spokeswoman told Business Insider. "As this pandemic continues to evolve, our policy will continue to evolve, too, so we can help support as many of those who are driving and delivering food as possible," the spokeswoman said.See the rest of the story at Business InsiderNOW WATCH: People are still debating the pink or grey sneaker, 2 years after it went viral.
Uber Says It Has Paid Out $3 Million To Drivers And Delivery Workers In The Us Through Its Coronavirus Sick Pay Program (uber)
tsonnemaker@businessinsider.com (Tyler Sonnemaker), Business Insider
Tue, 04/07/2020 - 2:12pm
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