Driver Newsletter

  1. Increase in Stripe instant payout limit

    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 […]

  2. Metrobus Pro-Driver Ad Campaign & Scavenger Hunt!

    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 […]

  3. Destination filter is released!

    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 […]

  4. Product updates and more!

    Pickup to drop-off route now displayed on map with ride request!  In response to driver feedback, in addition to displaying your rider’s drop off location in the ride request, the background map will now also display the route from the rider’s pickup location to their drop off location! Favorited status now displayed in ride request! […]

  5. App updates, raffle winners, and more!

    Updates to the Earnings and Ride History screens!  You are now be able to load your earnings and ride history faster than before thanks to updates to the app. The Earnings screen now displays your past year of earnings, with a toggle at the top of the screen for previous years should you need to look […]

  6. New FAQ design, recent press, and record driver earnings!

    Record March!  Drivers working for themselves using Empower’s software and services provided well over 250,000 rides last month and earned over $4M in bookings! Chance to win an extra $250 for referring drivers Do you know other drivers who are not yet driving using Empower? Not only will you receive subscription credit for each new paying […]