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Back in September 2014, we launched UberMILITARY with a promise to give servicemembers, veterans, and military spouses an opportunity to earn a flexible income by driving with Uber. Today I am proud to announce that more than 50,000 members of the military community have signed up as drivers and nearly half have already driven. We’re now focused on getting more folks on the road, and finding ways we can do more for veterans and their families.

We all know it’s dangerous to get behind the wheel when we've been drinking — but what about when we're tired? Over 60 percent of Americans admit they’ve driven while drowsy at least once in the past year. Yet sleep deprivation impairs our judgment just as much as alcohol — and is just as likely to result in a fatal crash. It’s why The Huffington Post is teaming up with Uber and Toyota to raise awareness of the issue and help save lives. Join us in making drowsy driving a thing of the past -- as socially unacceptable as drunk driving is today.

Uber expands uberPOOL in Seattle.

At Uber, we work day in and day out to provide a great experience for drivers and riders in cities all over the world. But we know there will always be times when you need to get in contact: a purse left in a car; an abusive passenger; a bug in the app. And when you do need to get in touch — whether you're a driver or a rider — our goal is to make it as quick and painless as possible. That's why we're doubling down on our in-app support technology so that when you need to get in touch, it's as quick and easy as getting a ride.

Uber was joined by leaders from local organizations like the NAACP, to announce a 12-month commitment to onboard 12,000 new drivers from LA communities.