Journalism of Courage
Uber
Follow on:
Uber: A Global Transportation and Logistics Giant Uber Technologies, Inc, headquartered in San Francisco, is a multinational transportation network company operating across approximately 70 countries and 15,000 cities. Its core business model revolves around ride-hailing, but its services have expan...
- Company type Public
- Industry Transportation, Mobility as a service
- Founded March 2009
- Founders Garrett Camp, Travis Kalanick
- Headquarters San Francisco, California, U.S.
- Area served 70 countries and 10,500 cities worldwide
- Key people Ronald Sugar (chairman), Dara Khosrowshahi (CEO)
- Services Taxi, Food delivery, Package delivery, Freight transport
- Revenue US$43.98 billion (2024)
- Net income US$9.856 billion (2024)
- Number of employees 31,100 (2024)
- Subsidiaries Careem (2020-2023), Cornershop, Drizly (2021-2024), Postmates, Uber Carshare (2022-2024), Uber Eats
- Website www.uber.com
Related Other Pages:
Uber history
Uber: From Luxury Rides to Global Mobility Uber's journey began in 2009 with a simple idea: easier, cheaper transportation. Co-founders Garrett Camp and Travis Kalanick, spurred by a costly New Year's Eve experience, developed a mobile app initially offering only black car services in San Francisco....
UBER NEWS
Odisha Uber driver tracks down passenger to return Rs 10,000 he sent accidentally through GPay
May 05, 2026 12:51 pm
When a Bhubaneswar-based software engineer mistakenly sent Rs 10,000 to an Uber driver, he assumed the money was gone forever. Then, his apartment security called at 9.30 pm.
Uber enters hotel business, adds AI voice booking in push to become a ‘super app’
May 01, 2026 9:07 am
Uber is adding hotel bookings while also bringing AI voice booking features, as part of its broader push to turn its app into a “super app."
Karnataka moves Supreme Court challenging high court order allowing bike taxis
April 29, 2026 12:06 pm
The Karnataka High Court held that plying taxis is a legitimate business and that such activity is protected under Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution.
Deaf driver, blind passenger: A ‘5-star’ Uber ride that restored internet’s faith in humanity
April 09, 2026 3:24 pm
Aishwarya T V Pillai, co-founder of Grailmaker Innovations, recently shared an Uber ride experience on LinkedIn, one she says deserves a solid 5/5 rating.
Ex-Uber CEO launches robotics startup ‘Atoms’ for mining, transport, and food automation
March 17, 2026 8:57 am
With Atoms, Kalanick is betting that task-specific machines are the key to improving industrial productivity.
Ola and Uber operations will now be regulated in Uttar Pradesh. What does it mean?
March 11, 2026 12:57 am
The Cabinet passed a decision mandating that all ride-hailing apps will have to obtain official registration before operating in the state. Check details
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi defends Saturday emails, says 'we’re going to be really demanding'
March 08, 2026 11:31 am
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi is making his stance on work-life balance clear: if you want to "coast," Uber isn't for you. From sending Saturday emails to waking up at 5.30 am to check his inbox, Khosrowshahi explains why a "working hard" culture is non-negotiable and what happens to those who don't perform.
Pune, Mumbai commuters may face disruption as app-based cabs, autos plan day long strike today
February 07, 2026 6:42 am
Multiple unions, including the Indian Gig Workers Front and the Baghtoy Rickshawala Union, have called the protest.
Ola, Uber, Rapido drivers to go on strike on Feb 7: All you need to know about ‘All India Breakdown’
February 05, 2026 10:45 pm
Passengers who depend on app-based cabs, autos and bike taxis are advised to make alternative travel arrangements on February 7, particularly during morning and evening peak hours.
What is Bharat Taxi? The govt-backed cab app challenging Uber and Rapido
February 06, 2026 9:30 am
Being launched by Home Minister Amit Shah, the app promises zero commission, fair pricing and a cooperative alternative to private aggregators. The Indian Express speaks to drivers and officials on the road ahead
UBER PHOTOS
Cab drivers protest after ban on Uber taxi services
June 04, 2015 10:52 pm
The Delhi government had rejected the applications for granting licences to app-based cab services Uber, Ola Cabs and TaxiforSure to operate in the national capital.
Uber boss meets DCW chairperson
December 10, 2014 12:31 pm
Accused Shiv Kumar Yadav had allegedly raped a woman in Mainpuri and was involved in at least two more cases including molestation.
More Entertainment
EntertainmentExclusive | ‘I was in disbelief’: Kritika Kamra reveals the real story behind the viral video of Gaurav Kapur crying at their wedding
EntertainmentDhurandhar 2 box office collection day 32: Ranveer Singh's film Rs 120 cr away from beating Pushpa 2
UBER VIDEOS
India in shortlist for Uber Air launch
June 22, 2020 6:17 pm
On Thursday, Uber announced India as one of the five countries shortlisted for its air mobility solution along with Japan, France, Australia, and Brazil.
Drunk Passengers Brutally Thrash Uber Driver
June 22, 2020 6:56 pm
Ola, Uber Summoned By Delhi High Court Over ‘Excess Fares’
June 22, 2020 6:57 pm
Uber service suspended in Canada after Taxi drivers protest at Montreal airport
February 11, 2016 1:31 pm
