News & Announcements

Increase in Stripe instant payout limit for Platinum Plan!  We are excited to share that the Stripe instant payout limit for Empower Platinum subscribers in DC has been increased to $200 per day! As a reminder, all drivers using Empower can use Stripe’s instant payout feature to “instantly” transfer earnings from Stripe to their connected bank […]

Rideshare Drivers Working for Themselves Using Empower’s Software Have Earned $100 Million Over 15,000 Drivers in D.C. Alone Have Provided 6 Million+ Rides Washington, D.C. – Uber disruptor Empower announced today that rideshare drivers using its software and services to work for themselves have earned over $100 million. Unlike drivers who work for Uber, drivers […]

Metrobus Pro-Driver Ad Campaign!  Empower recently launched an aggressive pro-driver ad campaign in DC that is running on 20 metrobuses, with plans to expand the campaign in the Fall! The ad’s message is simple and to the point: “Support Drivers. Delete Uber. Download Empower.” Be the first person to submit a picture to Marketing@RideEmpower.com of any bus with […]

Metrobus Scavenger Hunt! Empower launched an aggressive pro-driver ad campaign that is running on 20 metrobuses, with plans to expand the campaign in the Fall. The ad’s message is simple and to the point: “Support Drivers. Delete Uber. Download Empower.”  To make things fun for all of you who are instrumental in supporting these hard-working drivers, […]

Empower Launches Metrobus Ads and Grassroots Campaign in Support of Thousands of Drivers Who Want to Work for Themselves Instead of for Uber Washington, D.C. – Uber disruptor Empower announced today that it has launched an aggressive pro-driver ad campaign in Washington, D.C., that is running on 20 Metrobuses, with plans to expand the campaign […]

Destination Filter released!  In response to driver feedback, Empower has released a new destination filter feature! Download the latest version of the app to try it out. When enabled, you will only receive ride requests which take you closer to your selected destination. Unlike with Uber and Lyft, you can use your Destination Filter as often as you […]