Quest (Uber)
A Quest is an Uber incentive: an extra payment for completing a set number of trips or deliveries in a set time and area, on top of the fares.
Last checked 29/09/2026.
Quests appear in the Opportunities section of the Uber Driver app and on the map while live. Completing the target adds one bonus line to your earnings statement.
What it means for your money
A Quest is income, taxed with the rest of your turnover. Whether it is worth chasing depends on the extra driving and the poorer orders it can tempt you into. Divide the bonus by the extra hours it took, after fuel, before deciding it was good.
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