Press Release
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Empower Changes Business Model in Response to Unlawful Denials of its Registration Applications
For Immediate Release: October 13, 2025 Contact: PR@rideempower.com Empower Changes Business Model in Response to Unlawful Denials of its Registration Applications Washington, D.C. – In order to ensure that drivers can continue to use Empower’s services in the District to work for themselves and provide affordable access to transportation to D.C. area residents, Empower has changed its […]
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Court Finds D.C. Illegally Denied Empower’s Registration Application
For Immediate Release: October 10, 2025 Washington, D.C. – The D.C. Department of For-Hire Vehicles’ (“DFHV”) own administrative law judge ruled today that “DFHV’s denial of Empower’s DDS [Digital Dispatch Service] application . . . was unlawful.” Although Empower, unlike Uber and Lyft, does not provide transportation services or pay anyone to do so, in an […]
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Hundreds of Drivers and Riders to Rally Outside the White House in Protest of Mayor Bowser’s Illegal Order to Shut Down Empower
For Immediate Release: October 7, 2025 Washington, D.C. – Today at 5:00 PM, hundreds of drivers who use Empower’s software to run their own businesses will rally together with hundreds of riders outside the White House to protest Mayor Bowser’s illegal shutdown order against Empower and to appeal to President Trump for his support. Over the […]
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Hundreds of Drivers and Riders to Participate in DC Civil Rights March
Hundreds of Drivers and Riders to Participate in DC Civil Rights March Washington, D.C. – Today at 4:30 PM, hundreds of Empower drivers and riders will gather at 400 Indiana Ave., NW, Washington, D.C., for a civil rights march to make clear to Mayor Bowser that it’s time for her to recognize that hard-working drivers, […]
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Over 100 Drivers Will Caravan Through D.C. Today to Defend Their Right to Work for Themselves
Over 100 Drivers Will Caravan Through D.C. Today to Defend Their Right to Work for Themselves Washington, D.C. – Today, over 100 drivers will participate in a massive car caravan from RFK Stadium to Foggy Bottom, demanding the city recognize their right to work for themselves. Drivers are also calling for the recall of D.C. […]
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Empower Applauds DC Board of Elections’ Adoption of Recall Petition Against Attorney General Brian Schwalb
Empower Applauds DC Board of Elections’ Adoption of Recall Petition Against Attorney General Brian Schwalb Washington, D.C. –The D.C. Board of Elections will officially adopt a petition to recall D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb today at 1:00 pm, marking a critical step toward holding Schwalb accountable for his blatant corruption and abuse of power. Brian Schwalb’s […]
