Uber

Uber

Entity Type
Founding Date
2009

Uber is a leading global technology platform transforming the way people and goods move around the world. Founded in 2009, Uber has grown beyond ride-sharing into a diversified mobility and logistics powerhouse. The company offers multi-modal transportation services, food delivery, and freight logistics, connecting consumers, merchants, and independent service providers through its innovative digital platform. Uber’s technology enables seamless matching between riders and independent drivers, as well as other transportation modes, including public transit, bikes, and scooters. Through Uber Eats, the platform connects consumers with restaurants, grocers, and other merchants, facilitating food, grocery, and goods delivery via independent couriers. In addition, Uber Freight links shippers and carriers, optimizing logistics and supply chain efficiency. Operating in over 70 countries and more than 15,000 cities, Uber leverages advanced technology, data-driven insights, and scalable platform design to enhance mobility, convenience, and accessibility for millions of users worldwide.

ABOUT UBER

  • Uber Technologies is a global technology company headquartered in San Francisco, California, renowned for pioneering the ride-hailing industry and transforming urban mobility worldwide.

  • Since its founding in 2009, Uber has evolved beyond ride-sharing into a diversified mobility and logistics platform, connecting people, goods, and services across the globe.

  • The company’s business model leverages platform-based network effects: more drivers attract more riders, more merchants attract more delivery users, and freight carriers connect with more shippers.

  • As of 2025, Uber operates in over 70 countries and more than 10,000 cities, facilitating billions of trips and deliveries annually.


CORE OPERATING SEGMENTS

  • Rides (Mobility) – Uber’s flagship service provides on-demand transportation through the Uber app, linking riders with independent driver-partners. Services include UberX, Uber Comfort, Uber Black, Uber Pool, Uber Reserve, and Uber Green, the latter featuring electric and hybrid vehicles to promote sustainable transportation.

  • Uber Eats (Food Delivery) – Launched in 2014, Uber Eats is a leading online food delivery platform, operating in over 6,000 cities worldwide. It connects consumers with restaurants and merchants, offering real-time order tracking, contactless delivery, and diverse cuisine options.

  • Uber Freight – Uber Freight applies the company’s proprietary matching technology to the trucking and logistics sector. It connects shippers and carriers for seamless freight booking and tracking, providing end-to-end visibility, route optimization, and scalable capacity solutions for enterprises.

  • Advanced Technologies Group (ATG) – Uber invests heavily in autonomous driving, electric vehicles, and urban air mobility. Initiatives include collaborations with automakers, battery-swapping networks, and EV partnerships, driving sustainability and innovation in global transportation.

  • Financial & Payment Services – Through Uber Wallet and Uber Pro Card, drivers and couriers can manage and access earnings instantly. Uber is expanding into digital payments and fintech solutions, supporting financial inclusion for its global workforce and creating seamless transaction experiences across its platforms.