When Ann’s son was in a car accident during his first few weeks at college, she needed a way to make some extra money to help out with his medical bills. With a full-time job and family commitments, finding something flexible was essential. A friend referred her to Uber and she started driving, fitting in trips whenever possible. 

It only took Ann one month to pay off her son’s medical bills. And despite Ann’s busy schedule of working during the week, caring for her family, and volunteering at her church, she made it a priority to continue to drive with Uber. She’s always had dreams of traveling to Paris and is setting aside her earnings towards a trip later this year.

“After I helped out my son, I decided to keep my Uber earnings separate, to fund the things I want to do and places I want to see. This year I went to Las Vegas and next it might be Brazil with my friends or Paris my myself!”

Five months after she started driving with Uber and many miles later, she referred another friend in need of a flexible earning opportunity. At the time there was a referral contest running and every time a partner invited someone to drive on the Uber platform, they were eligible to win a variety of prizes. After her friend finished signing up and completed the trip requirements, Ann was entered into the referral contest. Ann won the grand prize of a brand new Nissan Rogue!