Key Takeaways

Uber is offering some drivers hundreds of dollars in bonuses for completing a set number of rides within a limited period.

One offer promised $525 for 45 trips; others worked out to an extra $10 to $12 per ride.

Referral payments can reach $1,225 for recruiting new drivers or bringing inactive drivers back.

Uber drivers are seeing something they haven’t encountered in years. As the busy holiday season approaches, Uber wants more drivers on the road , and it’s offering hundreds of dollars to get them there.

According to a new report from Business Insider , Uber is giving drivers big bonuses as it gears up for holiday demand. The ride-hailing giant is offering some drivers extra cash to complete more trips within a set time period.

Business Insider viewed several screenshots of the offers. In one instance, Uber offered a driver $525 if they completed 45 trips within a few days.…