Nov 14, 2023 14:00:00

Uber announces the start of testing of ``Uber Tasks'', a housekeeping service that allows you to request tasks such as assembling furniture and mowing the lawn

Uber , which operates ride-hailing services and food delivery businesses, announced on November 13, 2023 that it will begin testing `` Uber Tasks ,'' a service that requests household chores such as furniture assembly, laundry, and lawn mowing.

Uber to Test 'Uber Tasks' Service in Fort Myers, Florida and Edmonton, Alberta - Bloomberg
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-11-13/uber-to-test-taskrabbit-like-service-in-florida-and-alberta

Uber Tasks, a new service announced by Uber on November 13, 2023, allows users to help Uber partners with tasks such as assembling furniture, washing clothes, mowing the lawn, removing snow, packing and unpacking, and tending the garden. This is a service you can request.

These requests are presented to drivers of ride-hailing services and delivery personnel of delivery services, and drivers and delivery personnel can accept the request after confirming conditions such as revenue.

Uber Tasks will launch in the coming weeks in Fort Myers, Florida, USA, and Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

An Uber spokesperson said, ``The introduction of Uber Tasks is a small-scale trial operation. However, drivers and delivery workers can demonstrate their skills and earn more with a schedule that suits them. 'And Uber is always looking at ways to improve revenue.'

Housekeeping services like Uber Tasks are already being developed by companies such as

Taskrabbit and Angi , and foreign media outlet Bloomberg reported, ``If Uber Tasks is officially introduced, it will compete head-on with Taskrabbit and Angi.'' It will be,” he points out.

In the third quarter results announced in November 2023, Uber posted a profit for two consecutive quarters, but its sales increased by only 11% compared to the same period last year. This is the slowest revenue growth in the past 10 quarters. Therefore, Uber is said to be working to increase profits in the US and international markets by not only providing conventional ride-hailing and delivery services, but also further expanding services including Uber Tasks.

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