Uber

Uber is a ride-hailing company that connects passengers with nearby drivers through a smartphone app. The company was founded in 2009 and has since expanded to operate in over 900 metropolitan areas worldwide. Through the app, users can request a ride and track their driver's progress, receive an estimated fare before riding, and pay through the app. Uber offers several types of rides, including standard rides, UberPOOL (which matches riders going in the same direction), and UberBLACK (a premium service with luxury vehicles). In addition to ride-hailing, Uber also operates services for food delivery (Uber Eats) and electric bikes & scooters (Uber JUMP). The company has faced regulatory and legal challenges in several markets, but continues to be a major player in the transportation industry.