The questions are out there, Will UBER survive? and more specifically, will UBER survive this advent of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in America? Admittedly, as I have been driving, I have noticed for the past couple of weeks that my requests for rides for UBER, has been reduced by half. I would imagine that many UBER drivers across the country are obviously concerned and we shuffle to find alternative ways to earn on the platform. I, was solely working the UBER platform, but I, as well as many other UBER drivers; are approved to deliver on the UBER Eats platform as well. Due to the fact that there are multiple quarantines occurring in states across the country, most people now are electing to order food from home and are using the UBER Eats platform to provide that service.
Dara Khosrowshahi , UBER’s CEO wrote to the UBER drivers recently stating that he had written a letter to the President regarding the many drivers and their businesses that have been affected as a direct result of COVID 19. In his email to UBER drivers, he wrote:
“I know the last few weeks have been difficult for everyone and especially for many of you who drive and deliver with Uber. I have the deepest gratitude for the work you’re doing right now.
There might be significantly fewer trips, but they are immensely important. You’re getting essential workers to their shifts and home again. You’re helping to keep restaurants open for takeout and delivery. You’re getting food to people staying home. And you’re doing all this while trying to keep your own world together.”
His letter to the President, written before the recent stimulus package that at this writing, passed the Senate and was on its way for the House of Representatives to support the package as well. In this letter the UBER CEO asked for there to be specific considerations for gig economy workers who are independent workers and are a critical aspect in our society at large. If this package passes the House with this language could signal and answer the question, will UBER survive; in some respects, because the passage signals an understanding of the legislators in Washington (at least for now) that there is a relevance for UBER and rideshare drivers across this nation. For now as drivers we must wait out the flattening of this curve and do the best we can to stay safe and healthy – following the mandates of our local governance’s, and specifically any direction through the UBER platform.
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Eric – myeliteuberdriver.com