It Looks Like the End of the Road for Rideshare Alternative Empower in D.C.
Reason Magazine • 2/23/2026
Summary
Empower, a rideshare alternative, may soon cease operations in the District of Columbia. This potential shutdown follows recent decisions made by the D.C. Superior Court and Court of Appeals.
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