Foundation of Uber
Uber was founded by Garrett Camp and Travis Kalanick in San Francisco, California, initially as UberCab.
2009
2010
Uber's First Ride
Uber launched its first ride service in San Francisco, marking the beginning of its journey in the ride-hailing industry.
2011
Expansion to New York City
Uber expanded its services to New York City, one of the largest and most competitive markets for transportation.
2012
Launch of UberX
Uber introduced UberX, a low-cost option that allowed non-professional drivers to offer rides in their own vehicles.
2013
International Expansion
Uber expanded internationally, launching services in cities across Europe, Asia, and Australia.
2014
Introduction of UberPOOL
Uber launched UberPOOL, a carpooling service that allows riders to share rides and split the cost.
2015
Launch of UberEATS
Uber launched UberEATS, its food delivery service, starting in Toronto and expanding to other cities worldwide.
2016
Self-Driving Car Pilot
Uber began testing self-driving cars in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, aiming to lead the future of autonomous transportation.
2017
Leadership Changes
Travis Kalanick resigned as CEO amidst controversies, and Dara Khosrowshahi was appointed as the new CEO of Uber.
2018
Acquisition of Jump Bikes
Uber acquired Jump Bikes, an electric bike-sharing service, to expand its transportation options.
2019
IPO Launch
Uber went public with its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the New York Stock Exchange, raising $8.1 billion.
2020
Acquisition of Postmates
Uber acquired Postmates, a food delivery service, to strengthen its position in the food delivery market.
2021
Partnership with Arrival
Uber announced a partnership with Arrival to develop a purpose-built electric vehicle for ride-hailing.
2022
Launch of Uber One
Uber introduced Uber One, a subscription service offering benefits across its ride-hailing and delivery services.
2023
Expansion of Autonomous Delivery
Uber expanded its autonomous delivery services, partnering with companies like Nuro for robotic deliveries.
2024
Further Expansion into Freight
Uber continued to expand its freight business, aiming to become a significant player in the logistics and transportation industry.
