Record demand for Uber outstrips supply of drivers

Uber said on Monday that total bookings for March including food delivery and passenger services reached an all-time high

Uber is offering sign-up bonuses and other incentives for drivers as it faces record demand for rides and meal delivery. The ride-hailing company, based in San Francisco in the United States, said Monday that total monthly bookings, including food delivery and passenger service, reached an all-time high in March. In a government filing, the company said demand for ride-hailing, which plunged during coronavirus lockdowns last year, has recovered more quickly than expected as daily COVID-19 vaccinations exceed three million per day in the US.