Uber to Spend $250 Million to Boost Number of U.S. Drivers
- Money will go toward bonuses, guaranteed pay and on-boarding
- Company anticipates a surge in rider demand as pandemic eases
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Uber Technologies Inc. said it will spend $250 million to get drivers back on the road and recruit new ones as the coronavirus pandemic eases in the U.S.
The money will go toward bonuses for drivers, guaranteed pay and on-boarding for workers who are new to Uber, the company said Wednesday. The program anticipates an eventual rise in demand as more Americans are vaccinated and stores reopen.