Uber Attempts to Make Peace With Drivers

Hoping to erase all memory of its recent troubles, Uber has unveiled a host of new policies aimed at better treatment of its drivers—though forgetful riders might not be so thrilled. 

Among the recent policy changes making headlines is a new rule requiring riders to pay $15 to have an Uber driver return an item accidentally left behind, reports the Verge. The delivery was previously free to the ire of drivers, who will now enjoy other perks. 

US drivers, for example, are eligible to receive tips, begin getting paid after two minutes of waiting for a rider, and will have bad ratings as a result of unavoidable issues like app glitches erased. Drivers can adjust fares without Uber's say-so, too, reports CNN.

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