D.C. Will Arrest This CEO if His Rideshare Alternative Doesn't Shut Down by Friday

reason.com/2025/10/09/d-c-will-arrest-this-ceo-if-his-rideshare-alternative-doesnt-shut-down-by-friday

When Empower entered the Washington, D.C., rideshare market in 2020, it promised to disrupt the status quo by empowering drivers to work for themselves, set their own fares, and collect 100 percent of the proceeds—paying Empower a flat monthly rate to use its software. Despite delivering…

This story appeared on reason.com, 2025-10-09 19:45:12.
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