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Drivers Demand Uber Halt New Sign-Ups Amid Saturation

2/26/2026

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Dozens of rideshare drivers protested outside Uber's Seattle offices, calling for a halt to new driver sign-ups amid market saturation.
Washington's Drivers Union cited a report showing driver growth nearly seven times rider demand and growing financial strain.
One driver reported earning only $5 in a six-hour shift.
Uber disputed the report, attributing declining trips to rising fares linked to Seattle's minimum pay standards, and the union urged onboarding pause.

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Dozens of rideshare drivers protested outside Uber's Seattle offices, calling for a halt to new driver sign-ups amid market saturation.
Washington's Drivers Union cited a report showing driver growth nearly seven times rider demand and growing financial strain.
One driver reported earning only $5 in a six-hour shift.
Uber disputed the report, attributing declining trips to rising fares linked to Seattle's minimum pay standards, and the union urged onboarding pause.