(Bloomberg) -- They may not have a 401(k) plan, but driversworking through Uber Technologies Inc.’s platform willsoon be able to open a retirement account right in theapp.

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And in traditional Silicon Valley style, the ride-hailingcompany is partnering with another startup to do it.

While fighting a pitched court battle to prevent driversfrom being classified as employees, Uber hassimultaneously joined forces with Betterment LLC, arobo-adviser valued at $700 million, to offer them IRAs. RachelHolt, Uber's regional general manager for the U.S. and Canada,said the option will be fee-free for the first year.

Uber, which approached Betterment a few months ago, announcedon Wednesday that the option will be available to driversin Seattle, Boston, Chicago, and New Jersey, with plans toexpand to other cities later this year. Drivers who choose theoption will avoid one year of IRA charges that range from0.15 percent to 0.35 percent, depending on the accountbalance.

The Uber deal may be the beginning of whatBetterment said is a new segment for it to tap. Therobo-adviser’s co-founder and Chief Executive Officer JonStein predicted potential to attract freelanceworkers elsewhere in the burgeoning “gig” economy.

“I’m excited about where we can take this from here, because itis very much aligned with our long-term mission,” Stein said.

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