#driver-earnings tag

Uber's Andrew Macdonald on what America's economy looks like from the driver's seat

Uber uses real-time platform data to assess how rising gas prices affect driver earnings and sentiment, and adjusts support accordingly.

Alternative transportation

fromwww.theguardian.com

1 month ago

I don't want to waste the gas': Uber and Lyft drivers reeling as fuel prices soar

Rideshare drivers face increased fuel costs due to rising oil prices, leading to financial strain and reduced driving hours.

fromZDNET

7 months ago

Your Uber driver has a new side hustle: Training AI for cash

According to Uber, beginning later this year, drivers and couriers who opt into the program can complete "digital tasks" within Uber's Driver app. These tasks can include submitting a video of themselves speaking in their native language, uploading pictures of specific everyday items, or presenting documents written in a different language. After tasks are completed, the earnings will be in the users' balance within 24 hours. Compensation depends on the time commitment to complete tasks and their complexity.

Artificial intelligence

#ride-hailing

fromWIRED

6 years ago