Driver Newsletter Dec 31

Empower launching Miami soon!

We are excited to announce that Empower will be launching Miami in early 2026 (hopefully by the end of January)!

Earn extra money by referring as many Miami drivers as possible. Get an extra $30 cash for every Miami driver you refer who provides at least 10 rides! That’s in addition to up to $30 in subscription credit for each paying subscriber you refer.

You will also get $5 in cash for every Miami rider you refer. You don’t need to be in Miami to take advantage of this offer.

Happy New Year and 2025 Recap!

Team Empower wishes you and your loved ones a safe and happy New Year! Over the past year, drivers using Empower’s software and services to run their own businesses provided over 10,000,000 rides and earned over $150,000,000! That’s more than in the prior 4 years combined. We’re so excited about our growth and anticipate growing even faster in 2026!

Request free marketing materials

Empower has rider and driver download cards for drivers to share that can be customized with your referral code! Additionally, Empower has back-of-seat marketing materials which make it easier to earn extra cash by referring Uber and Lyft riders. You can request free marketing materials here.

Upcoming bank holidays

Reminder: Thursday, January 1 is a bank holiday, so automated payouts from Stripe will be delayed by one business day. Stripe Instant Payouts are not affected.

Request free marketing materials

Earnings Calculator

Whether you are a part-time or full-time driver, you can make more money driving for yourself using Empower compared to driving for Uber or Lyft. Check out our ‘Earnings Calculator’ to find out how much more you’ll earn!

Empower video tutorials

Curious about ride filters? Having trouble with onboarding? Looking to make the most out of your Empower subscription? We’ve got you covered! Explore our tutorial videos below.

Protect Your Empower and Stripe accounts

We want to remind you of the importance of keeping your Empower and Stripe accounts secure.

EMPOWER WILL NEVER REQUEST THAT YOU SHARE VERIFICATION CODES THAT ARE TEXTED TO YOU. EMPOWER WILL ALSO NEVER REQUEST THAT YOU SHARE YOUR STRIPE LOGIN CREDENTIALS. YOU SHOULD NEVER SHARE VERIFICATION CODES THAT ARE TEXTED TO YOU WITH ANYONE.

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Empower in the press

Empower points to strong growth trends (Seeking Alpha)
Empower looks to shake up Uber and Lyft’s ride-hailing dominance (Seeking Alpha)
Empower is challenging Uber (Inc. Magazine)
How Empower has become Uber’s rival in Washington D.C. (New York Times)
Empower CEO’s Op-ed in the Star Tribune
Empower CEO interview with ABC – 5 News (Twin Cities)
NoVa’s Empower wants to help drivers keep more of their profits (Technical.ly)
Does Empower pose a mortal threat to Uber and Lyft? (Washington Examiner)
Empower: The Disruptive Power of a Simple Idea (Roger Lanctot)
Uber and Lyft Drivers’ Complaints Are a Startup Opportunity (Bloomberg)
Disrupting the Rideshare Industry with Joshua Sear of Empower (Startup Savant Podcast)

Are you interested in alternative subscription plans?

Visit Account.DriveEmpower.com to view your subscription details, change your subscription plan, and manage your account. Watch this tutorial video to learn how to easily update your subscription.