Uber unveils new features, including one that lets drivers choose the trips they want
Summary
Uber announced a series of new features Friday aimed at enhancing driver experiences on the ridesharing app as drivers continue to contend with high gas prices and inflation rates. The company also announced the Uber Pro debit card and checking account, which offer drivers up to 7% cash back on gas at select stations. The company added a surcharge on fares and deliveries in March in an effort to help offset rising fuel prices. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said in May that the companys driver base had reached a post-pandemic high and that it expected driver growth to continue without "significant incremental incentive investments." "Our need to increase the number of drivers on the platform is nothing new nor is it a surprise ... theres a lot of work ahead of us, but this is a machine that is rolling," he said at the time.