Uber Tests New Service 'Uber Tasks' for Household Chores

Service to Launch in Fort Myers and Edmonton Amid Slowing Revenue Growth

Uber is testing a new service called Uber Tasks, which allows users to hire drivers to complete household tasks such as furniture assembly, lawn mowing, snow removal, and more.
The service is set to launch in Fort Myers, Florida, and Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in the coming weeks.
Uber Tasks is seen as a direct competitor to TaskRabbit, a similar service that was acquired by IKEA in 2017.
Uber's move into this space is seen as a way to boost its revenue growth, which has been slowing in recent years.
New safety measures for Uber drivers were also announced, including a rider verification program and a feature allowing drivers to record their rides.