{
  "id": 17207544,
  "title": "The busiest day of the year for Uber and Lyft drivers is almost here",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/the-busiest-day-of-the-year-for-uber-and-lyft-drivers-is-almost-here",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-30T09:03:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/halloween-ride-surge-for-uber-lyft-brings-record-trips-2026-10"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Halloween is projected to be the busiest day for Uber and Lyft drivers in the United States this year, according to data from Gridwise. The company's CEO, David Risher, referred to it as \"our biggest day\" in 2025, and it was confirmed as the most popular day for ride-hailing trips last year, with 23% more rides than the average day. The surge in demand is attributed to the extended hours of parties after Halloween, as well as increased requests for airport rides in preparation for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Uber drivers on Oahu, Hawaii, reported encountering rowdy or intoxicated passengers, while some experienced unpleasant surprises, such as glitter stains left by Halloween-costumed riders. Despite the potential for lucrative earnings and a higher volume of rides, drivers must navigate the challenges that come with working on Halloween night.",
  "summary": "Halloween drives high demand for Uber and Lyft, making it the busiest day for drivers seeking earnings despite potential rowdy passengers.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}