The Uber Game
Can you make it in the gig economy?
The Uber Game launched on October 6, 2017 with 324 votes, #59 of 3,169 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 9 years on.
In plain words
The Uber Game is an online simulation by the Financial Times where players take on the role of a full-time rideshare driver supporting two children with a $1000 mortgage due within a week. Players must earn enough money to cover their bills while competing against other players. The game explores the financial realities and challenges of gig economy work.
written from the facts on this page · September 2026
From the sources
The Uber Game is online game by The FT. You're a full-time Uber driver with two kids to support, and a $1000 mortgage payment due in a week. Can you earn enough to pay the bill — and make more than other players? Find out!
A news game based on interviews with dozens of Uber drivers.
This news game is based on real reporting, including interviews with dozens of Uber drivers. For the best experience, please view this game in the latest version of Chrome , Safari or Firefox on desktop, or on the latest version of iOS or Android on mobile devices. Other browsers or versions may not be fullyfrom ig.ft.com
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