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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
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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
US FTC files case against Uber for misleading subscribers in signing up for Uber One
April 22, 2025 9:41 am
The watchdog has stated that Uber violated FTC Act and Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act through its deceptive claims regarding Uber One subscription service.
Pune commuters ‘anxious’ after Uber’s fare shift for auto rides, weigh alternatives
April 14, 2025 5:29 pm
The switch to metered fare has also led to an apparent rise in commuting costs, said passengers.
Karnataka may drop plan to have state-run aggregator app for cabs and autorickshaws
April 03, 2025 7:02 pm
A government-run aggregator app has been a demand of several autorickshaw and cab drivers in Karnataka who have complained of ‘high commissions’ that big aggregators would charge.
Uber to offer free shuttle rides in Mumbai for IPL fans on match days
March 30, 2025 2:59 pm
Uber will also introduce match day promo codes for discounted car rides to and from the Wankhede Stadium, encouraging fans to opt for shared mobility instead of private vehicles.
Uber’s zero commission policy brings cheers to Pune auto-rickshaw drivers
March 25, 2025 12:24 pm
As per the new system, there are no cancellation charges and the riders and drivers have the freedom to negotiate the final fare, with Uber staying uninvolved in any disputes that may arise.
Uber allows Mumbai residents to travel with pets, Here's how to book
March 06, 2025 7:17 pm
Besides Mumbai, Uber Pet service is available in Delhi and Bengaluru.
Ride apps switch to subscription model amid conflicting rulings on GST liability
February 27, 2025 11:00 pm
Under the subscription model, Uber provides an estimated fare based on its algorithm, which can be further negotiated by the driver and the passenger.
Uber to charge zero commission from Indian auto-rickshaw drivers: What does it mean for users and fare prices?
February 20, 2025 5:23 pm
Uber New Pricing Policy: Though the commission rate was not fixed, Uber took a 10-15% cut from autorickshaw drivers until now.
Bengaluru man 'Porters himself' to office after failing to find Uber, Ola: 'Modern problems require modern solutions'
February 07, 2025 11:44 am
Porter is an app used for transporting goods.
‘Born to shopkeep, forced to drive’: Delhi Uber driver’s cab feels like a luxury lounge; passenger says it’s ‘better than flights’
January 31, 2025 2:06 pm
Abdul Qadeer previously made headlines for not charging passengers for amenities and rarely canceling ride.
