Earlier known as UberCab, Uber was established in 2009 with the aim of disturbing the transport services. The founders, Travis Kalanick and Garrett Camp, were both entrepreneurs before they founded Uber. Uber is a disruptive business and has absolutely played havoc with the taxi industry in the major cities around the world by tearing up the rulebook. Ever since it is in action, the Uber business model has concentrated on being at the top of the competition and so far they have been successful. If you want to know how Uber works, who uses it, how they use it, and how much money the ride-sharing giant is bringing in, then read our compilation of Uber Business Model below.
Uber Stats and Facts: Funding and Major Milestones
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Founders: Travis Kalanick and Garrett Camp
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Valuation: More than $72 billion
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Total employees: 19,000+
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Riders per day: 15 million
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Uber drivers: 3 million
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Revenue: $7.5 billion (2017)
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Cities: 633 cities
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Countries: 78 countries
