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When not ferrying passengers, taxi drivers can now engage in the task of training neural networks—labeling photos, annotating texts, and verifying receipts—all from the convenience of the Uber app. The pay? Up to $200 per hour, a staggering sum in a country where the average monthly income hovers around $300-$400. This initiative has quickly captured attention, offering a financial lifeline to drivers while raising eyebrows about the future of work.","In a groundbreaking move, Uber has rolled out an unconventional side gig for its drivers in India, turning downtime into a lucrative opportunity.","The program, already active in over a dozen cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru, taps into Uber’s vast network of 1.4 million driver-partners in India.","\u003Cp>In a groundbreaking move, Uber has rolled out an unconventional side gig for its drivers in India, turning downtime into a lucrative opportunity.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cpicture class=\"image-align-left\">\u003Csource srcset=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/00/image-2025-09-11t084432052.webp\" type=\"image/webp\">\u003Cimg alt=\"Indian Taxi Drivers Train Neural Networks in Their Spare Time: Uber’s Bold New Side Hustle\" class=\"image-align-left\" height=\"267\" src=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/00/image-2025-09-11t084432052.jpg\" width=\"200\" />\u003C/picture>When not ferrying passengers, taxi drivers can now engage in the task of training neural networks — labeling photos, annotating texts, and verifying receipts — all from the convenience of the Uber app. The pay? Up to $200 per hour, a staggering sum in a country where the average monthly income hovers around $300-$400. This initiative has quickly captured attention, offering a financial lifeline to drivers while raising eyebrows about the future of work.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>The program, already active in over a dozen cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru, taps into Uber’s vast network of 1.4 million driver-partners in India. With no orders on the horizon, drivers can switch gears to micro-tasks that fuel the development of artificial intelligence, from refining image recognition to assisting in the training of autonomous vehicles.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>Since its launch, an impressive 1.5 million individuals have jumped on board, diligently editing texts, reviewing images, and contributing to the evolution of self-driving technology. Megha Yethadka, global head of Uber AI Solutions, described it as a pioneering step, marking the first time such digital tasks have been extended to drivers in the region.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cpicture class=\"image-align-right\">\u003Csource srcset=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/00/image-2025-09-11t084559407.webp\" type=\"image/webp\">\u003Cimg alt=\"Indian Taxi Drivers Train Neural Networks in Their Spare Time: Uber’s Bold New Side Hustle\" class=\"image-align-right\" height=\"267\" src=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/00/image-2025-09-11t084559407.jpg\" width=\"200\" />\u003C/picture>For many, this side hustle represents a game-changer. The hourly rate of $200—equivalent to roughly 16,000 Indian rupees—far exceeds typical earnings from driving, where wages can fluctuate wildly based on demand and fuel costs.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>A driver from Bengaluru, speaking to local media, enthused, “This is more than I make in a month. I’m learning new skills while waiting for rides—it’s a win-win.” Tasks range from sorting items priced above $50 on retail invoices to voicing phrases for speech recognition systems, making it accessible yet impactful work.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>The scale of participation — 1.5 million contributors — underscores the program’s appeal, but it also hints at a broader shift. These drivers are not just padding their wallets; they’re inadvertently shaping the AI landscape, from e-commerce algorithms to the navigation systems of future autonomous fleets. Uber’s move positions it as a formidable player in the competitive data-labeling market, rivaling firms like Scale AI and Surge AI, despite past controversies surrounding data neutrality.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cpicture class=\"image-align-left\">\u003Csource srcset=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/00/image-2025-09-11t084507641.webp\" type=\"image/webp\">\u003Cimg alt=\"Indian Taxi Drivers Train Neural Networks in Their Spare Time: Uber’s Bold New Side Hustle\" class=\"image-align-left\" height=\"267\" src=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/00/image-2025-09-11t084507641.jpg\" width=\"200\" />\u003C/picture>Yet, amid this technological revolution, a pressing question looms large: will neural networks eventually replace the very drivers training them? The topic seems to be a non-issue for participants and the company alike. For now, the focus remains on the immediate benefits — extra income and skill development — rather than the long-term implications. Experts speculate that this could be a double-edged sword: while it empowers drivers in the short term, it might accelerate the shift toward automation, rendering their primary roles obsolete.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Also read:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://quasa.io/media/how-ai-tools-transform-visual-branding-and-design\">How AI Tools Transform Visual Branding and Design\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://quasa.io/media/ai-the-hope-of-the-poor-the-fear-of-the-rich\">AI: The Hope of the Poor, the Fear of the Rich\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://quasa.io/media/eric-schmidt-sounds-the-alarm-the-diverging-paths-of-ai-development\">Eric Schmidt Sounds the Alarm: The Diverging Paths of AI Development\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\n\u003Chr />\n\u003Cp>As of now, Uber has not commented on the potential displacement of drivers, and the enthusiasm among the workforce suggests little concern. With 1.5 million already engaged and counting, the program’s success is undeniable. Whether this is a stepping stone to a new era of AI-driven transportation or a temporary boost for India’s taxi drivers, one thing is clear: the intersection of human labor and machine learning is rewriting the rules of the gig economy—one annotated receipt at a time.\u003C/p>","indian-taxi-drivers-train-neural-networks-in-their-spare-time-uber-s-bold-new-side-hustle","2025-09-11T06:47:47.000000Z","2025-09-26T06:39:00.000000Z","26.09.2025",{"image":82,"image_webp":83,"thumb":84,"thumb_webp":85},"https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/YcGdvaN1uyKTf7qZ5CQpj0pVD53ukDA37BoE21O1.jpg","https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/YcGdvaN1uyKTf7qZ5CQpj0pVD53ukDA37BoE21O1.webp","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/YcGdvaN1uyKTf7qZ5CQpj0pVD53ukDA37BoE21O1.jpg","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/YcGdvaN1uyKTf7qZ5CQpj0pVD53ukDA37BoE21O1.webp","large",null,1031,0,"en",{"id":42,"title":43,"slug":44,"meta_title":92,"meta_description":93,"meta_keywords":94,"deleted_at":87,"created_at":95,"updated_at":96,"lang":90},"Technology | AI Breakthroughs and Fresh News | QUASA","All the most interesting and useful about technologies. 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