[Uber's Guber]

Background check processing times are longer than usual due to high volumes at the moment.

“High volume” due to all those new ants being hired to saturate your market.

 

[Uber's Guber]

I can't believe Uber has much left in the reserve tank when it comes to new recruits now. They've pretty much pumped the well dry

Have you seen the well at the southern border lately? (A “challenge,” not a crises. ) Dementia Man is pumping low/non-skilled illegal aliens into the country at record pace. Several states are already set up to issue drivers licenses to illegal aliens, and Dara (a huge fan of open unsecured borders) says English is not a requirement.
¡Bienvenidos a Estados Unidos!

 

[Uber's Guber]

why not start his background check thirty days early?

Because of high-turnover; Uber doesn’t expect their drivers to remain active that long anyway and they’re being cautious about wasting money on drivers who voluntarily self-terminate.