This comes ahead of the company's anticipated initial public offering (IPO) next year, to which some are valuing the company at $120 billion, nearly double more its last reported private valuation of $62 billion. If this turns out to be true -- and if the SEC allows Uber to gets its way -- then its drivers will be extremely happy if they can get company stock. And Uber is continuing to look at different ways to bring in consumers, like Uber Eats, a subscription plan called Ride Pass and food drone delivery.

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi wants ride-hailing to account for less than 50 percent of its business. And if its self-driving cars reach true autonomy, that will eliminate the need for drivers altogether.