Uber Company

Uber Technologies, Inc. was founded in 2009 by Garrett Camp and Travis Kalanick. The company was inspired by the idea of making it easier and cheaper to procure direct transportation, particularly after a difficult taxi search on New Year's Eve in 2008. Uber's first app, UberCab, was launched in San Francisco in 2010, offering a new way to hail a ride using a smartphone. Over the years, Uber has expanded its services to include ride-hailing, food delivery, freight transportation, and more, becoming a global transportation giant. The company is committed to sustainability and has launched or is in the process of launching robotaxi services in several cities worldwide. Uber's commitment to becoming a fully electric, zero-emission platform by 2040 is part of its broader strategy to tackle climate change and improve the transportation experience for all.