The new gig for Uber drivers? Training AI.
Uber is piloting its "Digital Tasks" option in the US, which will allow some gig workers to train AI models for Uber's clients.
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I drove for Uber for a decade after leaving my corporate job. Now, I'm looking for alternatives as my pay falls.
Atlanta Uber driver Anja Holthoff said that she started ride-hailing work after losing a corporate job. Now, she struggles with pay and the future.
A Northwestern grad shares how she landed job interviews at Uber, Meta, and Amazon — and a tech role at Salesforce
A Gen Zer shares the job search strategies that helped her land interviews at Uber, Meta, and Amazon, and a tech role at Salesforce.
Uber is making new moves in the race to deliver fresh groceries fast
Uber said its "Fresh Days" discounts will offer customers, including Uber One members, savings on meat, dairy, produce, and other fresh food items.
I'm an Uber and Lyft driver who tried a robotaxi for the first time. I'm not impressed.
Jason Munderloh, a ride-hailing driver and union organizer, was unimpressed with his rides in a Waymo robotaxi and Tesla's ride-hailing service.
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said the real estate industry might hold the secret to making robotaxis work financially
CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said that REITs might be a good model for companies like Uber as they add more self-driving cars to their operations.
Uber's CEO says robotaxis could displace drivers in 10 to 15 years and create 'a big, big societal question'
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said that human drivers will likely lose work to self-driving cars. That will be "a real issue," he said.
Waymo is launching robotaxis with Uber rival Lyft
Waymo has partnered with Lyft, Uber's competitor, to launch robotaxis in Nashville next year.
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I'm the former Netflix CMO, a current 'Real Housewife', and cohost with Jimmy Fallon. I start my day by talking to God.
Real Housewives star Bozoma Saint John told BI her daily routine as a CEO, and cohost of a Jimmy Fallon show. Her day starts with 5:30 a.m. prayer.
The latest challenge for Uber drivers: GPS
Some Uber drivers have received notifications recently that their accounts were deactivated because of GPS manipulation.
Amazon has new grocery competition as Dollar General races to grow 1-hour delivery
Dollar General's partnerships with DoorDash and Uber are expanding its fast grocery delivery capabilities, especially in rural areas.
Uber now allows you to pay with cash. Drivers worry that it will lead to awkward moments or make them theft targets.
Uber rolled out the option to pay in cash in certain cities this year. Drivers say they're cautious about carrying large amounts of cash.
Here's why Uber's CEO believes China is winning the EV race
Uber's CEO praised Chinese EV models on the most recent episode of the "People by WTF" podcast, calling them "unbelievable."
Here's how canceling an Uber ride affects your rating
Uber allows riders to cancel trips for free under certain circumstances. There's no evidence that doing so hurts your rating on the Uber app.
Uber users in Atlanta are canceling rides with human drivers until they match with one of Waymo's self-driving cars
Uber users in Atlanta are dropping rides with human drivers to maximize their chances of getting a self-driving Waymo taxi.
Uber salaries revealed: See how much software developers and other tech workers at the ride-hailing company make
Salary data shows how much Uber pays corporate tech workers in 2025, with software engineers earning up to $258,800. See which roles earn the most.
The average Waymo robotaxi completes more trips per day than 99% of Uber drivers, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says
Waymo's self-driving cars are more productive in terms of daily trips than nearly all of Uber's drivers in Atlanta and Austin, Dara Khosrowshahi said.
This startup offered ride-hailing for women years before Uber and Lyft — and its founder isn't shying away from the competition
Ride-hailing app HERide has offered rides to women and other groups since 2022. Now, it's planning to take on Uber and Lyft.
Uber is finally releasing the feature I've been waiting for — a female driver option
As someone who takes a lot of Ubers, I think this could be one of the company's most helpful safety features.
Uber drivers aren't worried about the company's driverless car plans. Who's going to handle tune-ups?
Uber's robotaxi deal with Lucid and Nuro isn't worrying gig worker drivers. Here's why they don't think driverless cars will replace humans.