https://techcrunch.com/2019/04/11/uber-is-dishing-out-appreciation-awards-up-to-10000-to-let-prolific-drivers-buy-stock/

As Uber gears up for its highly anticipated public debut, the company is setting aside some dough for drivers that have logged some serious rides on the platform as a reward for sticking with the service. The company follows Lyft, which also rewarded drivers with one-time cash bonuses during its public offering.