Uber is testing a service that lets you hire drivers to do chores around the house

Uber is trialling a new service that will allow users to hire drivers from its app to complete daily chores and projects, as it looks to expand beyond its existing ride-sharing and delivery businesses. The service, called Uber Tasks, will be launched as a “small” service. Pilots will begin in the coming weeks in Fort Myers, Florida, and Edmonton, Alberta.

news, earliest reporter Bloombergconfirming the publication’s previous reports in september Found evidence A new “housework” option Uber Tasks is essentially an online marketplace for freelance workers, like TaskRabbit or Thumbtack — except you can advertise tasks exclusively to Uber drivers and couriers who can opt into the program.

According to a copy provided to edge During the initial pilot, users will be able to advertise for chores such as furniture assembly, snow removal, home laundry, packing/unpacking, holiday decorating, yard cleanup, garden maintenance and lawn mowing, Uber spokesman Conor Ferguson said. . Uber couriers and drivers can then browse unclaimed tasks and display estimated earnings before booking. “We’re always thinking about how to give people more ways to make money with Uber,” Ferguson said. edge“This small pilot project is the latest way for drivers and couriers to put their skills to work and earn money on their own schedule.”