A TaskRabbit competitor, dubbed Uber Tasks, is being tested in two US cities by the ride-sharing company as it seeks to address slowdown income growth …
Bloomberg reports that the test is currently very small and is being conducted only in Fort Myers, Florida, and Edmonton, Alberta.
Bloomberg reports that the test is currently very small and is being conducted only in Fort Myers, Florida, and Edmonton, Alberta.
Bloomberg reports that testing is currently very small in scale, limited to Fort Myers, Florida, and Edmonton, Alberta.
Bloomberg reports that the trial is currently very small. p>
Uber Technologies Inc. is launching a mini-pilot program for a TaskRabbit-like service that will allow app users to hire people to perform a variety of household tasks, part of the ride-hailing company's effort to expand beyond driving and delivery.
During initial testing of the program Drivers and couriers in the Uber app can sign up to help customers with small home projects, including assembling furniture, doing laundry at home and mowing the lawn, the company said Monday.
The number of tasks offered is also very limited. others include snow removal, packing or unpacking, holiday decorating, and yard cleanup. and gardening.
Uber describes it as a way to help drivers increase their income.
“This little pilot project is the latest a way for drivers and couriers to apply their skills and earn money on their own schedule,” an Uber spokesperson said. “We're always thinking about ways to give people more ways to make money with Uber.”
Cynics might see it more as a way to improve their own finances. Last week, the company reported its slowest revenue growth in two and a half years and fell short of analysts' expectations.
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