Uber pilots digital earning program for drivers in India

Uber has launched a pilot program in India that allows its driver partners to earn money by completing digital tasks directly through the Uber app. This initiative, which aims to provide drivers with an additional income stream, is being tested in 12 cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, as well as several smaller markets, the company said.

How Uber drivers have to do to earn more

The program offers drivers the opportunity to perform tasks such as labeling images, classifying text, counting objects, and digitizing receipts. This type of work, which is essential for building and training artificial intelligence (AI) models, was previously outsourced to independent contractors outside of the Uber ecosystem.By integrating these tasks into the driver app, Uber is giving drivers a way to earn money during downtimes when ride demand is low.

"This pilot is about giving drivers more choice, flexibility, and ways to earn," said Megha Yethadka, Global Head of Uber AI Solutions. "Drivers can face downtime at certain times of the day, and digital tasks offer a way to make that time productive. Early engagement has been strong, with many thousands of tasks already completed," Yethadka added.Uber AI Solutions works with global companies to provide services like data labeling and product testing, which are the building blocks of high-performing AI systems. If the pilot is successful in India, it could serve as a model for similar programs worldwide, allowing Uber's extensive network of drivers and delivery partners to participate in the growing AI economy.