Uber Launches "Digital Tasks" Pilot Program for American Drivers and Delivery Partners
Uber has unveiled a new era for its American drivers and delivery partners with the launch of the "Digital Tasks" pilot program, announced by CEO Dara Khosrowshahi on Thursday at the Only on Uber 2025 conference in Washington D.C. This initiative allows platform users to generate income without being on the road, by completing small digital tasks such as sending photos, translating texts, or recording audio clips to train artificial intelligence models.
According to Khosrowshahi, this new feature responds to a recurring demand from drivers: "They want more ways to earn, even when they're not driving," he explained, as quoted by Business Insider. The program is currently in the testing phase in the United States, with a planned rollout on the Uber and Uber Eats apps, although no specific date has been announced.
Eligible participants can access "Digital Tasks" through their Work Hub, where each task indicates the estimated time and payment amount before being accepted. According to Uber's Chief Product Officer, Sachin Kansal, payment varies depending on the duration and complexity of the work requested. Some tasks can be completed directly from a smartphone, while others, such as annotating or translating content, are done on Uber's web platform.
Key Features of the "Digital Tasks" Program:
- Allows drivers and delivery partners to earn income without being on the road
- Offers a variety of small digital tasks, such as sending photos, translating texts, and recording audio clips
- Tasks are available through the Work Hub, with estimated time and payment amounts indicated
- Payment varies depending on the duration and complexity of the work requested
- Some tasks can be completed on a smartphone, while others require the use of Uber's web platform
Benefits for Drivers and Delivery Partners:
- Provides an additional way to earn income, even when not driving or delivering
- Offers flexibility and convenience, with tasks that can be completed at any time
- Allows drivers and delivery partners to utilize their skills and expertise in new ways, such as translation or content annotation
Future Plans:
- The "Digital Tasks" program is currently in the testing phase in the United States
- A planned rollout on the Uber and Uber Eats apps is expected, although no specific date has been announced
- Uber may expand the program to other countries and regions in the future, depending on its success and feedback from drivers and delivery partners.
