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Empower’s mission is to transform the “Gig Economy” so that hard-working Americans can earn a sustainable living. This transformation begins with the rideshare industry. To do that, Empower has built innovative software that allows drivers to set their own rates and collect and keep 100% of the fare. Empower’s software also enables riders to indicate what matters most to them. By decentralizing pricing and providing riders with greater choice, Empower’s software is able to suggest the driver that is the best match for a rider, not simply the driver that is closest to them.
Empower is revolutionizing the transportation industry. Not by providing transportation, but by selling software that puts transportation decisions back into the hands of drivers and riders. Empower provides the information and tools that drivers need to take control of their financial future and the choices that riders need to safely and affordably get from point A to point B. With Empower, both drivers and riders win. By getting rid of the middleman, drivers using Empower earn more and riders using Empower pay less.
At the end of the day, Empower understands what the rideshare companies don’t: While there are no rides without riders, there are also no rides without drivers. At Empower, we believe that everyone has a voice and we are listening. Together we can EMPOWER!
Empower is revolutionizing the transportation industry. Not by providing transportation, but by selling software that puts transportation decisions back into the hands of drivers and riders. Empower provides the information and tools that drivers need to take control of their financial future and the choices that riders need to safely and affordably get from point A to point B. With Empower, both drivers and riders win. By getting rid of the middleman, drivers using Empower earn more and riders using Empower pay less.
At the end of the day, Empower understands what the rideshare companies don’t: While there are no rides without riders, there are also no rides without drivers. At Empower, we believe that everyone has a voice and we are listening. Together we can EMPOWER!
Overview
Location
United States, Virginia, McLean
Employees
1-10
Founded date
2018
Mentions in press and media 6
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| Mar 14, 2024 | With Uber and Lyft threatening to leave Minneapolis, these upstart rideshare companies want in | As Uber and Lyft threaten to leave Minneapolis over a new ordinance that would increase driver pay, a handful of upstart rideshare companies are considering moves into the city. Why it matters: Uber and Lyft could be bluffing about leaving ... |
| Nov 13, 2023 | Drivers Using Empower Have Provided 4 Million Rides and Earned $65 Million | Washington, D.C. startup is disrupting the rideshare space with innovative model MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Washington, D.C.-based Empower today announced that drivers using its software and services have provided over... |
| May 19, 2021 | This Week in Jobs DMV: Harbor Lights Edition | Editor’s note: Every week we ship an email newsletter featuring the region’s most exciting career opportunities. We’ve lovingly called it This Week in Jobs (aka TWIJ — “twidge.”). Below is this week’s edition; it’s meant to live in your inb... |
| May 18, 2021 | This Week in Jobs DMV: Harbor Lights Edition | Editor’s note: Every week we ship an email newsletter featuring the region’s most exciting career opportunities. We’ve lovingly called it This Week in Jobs (aka TWIJ — “twidge.”). Below is this week’s edition; it’s meant to live in your inb... |
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FAQ about Empower
When was Empower founded?
Empower was founded in 2018.
What has the press written about Empower?
Parsers VC has collected 6 articles mentioning Empower, among them “With Uber and Lyft threatening to leave Minneapolis, these upstart rideshare companies want in” (Mar 14, 2024) and “Drivers Using Empower Have Provided 4 Million Rides and Earned $65 Million” (Nov 13, 2023).
Is Empower still active?
Yes, Empower is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Apr 2, 2024.