Source: The Verge
Summary
Uber is launching a new feature that allows delivery couriers to earn extra money by completing various activities, such as filming themselves performing everyday tasks or recording themselves speaking in another language. The company is partnering with third-party apps to offer these tasks, which are designed to help couriers earn more during slower periods. According to Uber, the feature is part of an effort to improve the overall experience for its delivery workers.
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The launch follows a familiar script.
Uber is now paying couriers to do what they’re already doing – existing. By filming everyday tasks or speaking in another language, couriers can earn extra cash. Because what’s more valuable than a video of someone making a sandwich? This isn’t a new idea – it’s just another iteration of “watch people do stuff online.” Meanwhile, Uber gets to collect more data and call it “improving the experience.”
Author: Evan Null
