Uber (UBER) is testing new ways for U.S. drivers and couriers to earn money through its app, even when they’re not driving passengers or delivering food. More precisely, the ride-hailing company launched a pilot program through its AI Solutions Group that lets workers take on small online jobs, such as uploading photos to help train AI models. Pay will vary depending on how complex the task is and how long it takes, but drivers will see the payment amount before accepting.
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Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi announced the news at the Only on Uber 2025 event in Washington, D.C., where the company highlighted updates based on driver feedback. He said that the changes come after more than 60 feedback sessions with over 100 Uber team members. Furthermore, Uber spokesperson Meghan Casserly confirmed that while these are AI-related jobs, the company doesn’t disclose what the projects are or who the clients are. Separately, Uber also announced several new features that are designed to improve the driver experience.
For instance, its women rider preference option, which allows women drivers to be paired only with women riders, will now expand to cities like Baltimore, Seattle, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. Additionally, drivers can now set a minimum rider rating to avoid being matched with low-rated passengers and adjust that rating depending on the time of day. Finally, a new delayed ride guarantee will also give drivers extra pay if a trip runs more than five minutes late, depending on the cause of the delay. However, in some cases, Uber says the added cost may be passed on to the rider.
Is UBER Stock a Good Buy?
Turning to Wall Street, analysts have a Strong Buy consensus rating on UBER stock based on 29 Buys, four Holds, and zero Sells assigned in the past three months, as indicated by the graphic below. Furthermore, the average UBER price target of $110.79 per share implies 20.7% upside potential.
