Uber passes 1B rides as it looks to conquer the rest of Earth in 2016
- 8 years ago
Amid its ups and downs in the year that was, Uber is ending 2015 by celebrating a milestone: 1 billion rides.
The San Francisco-based company said in a blog post that a couple in London last night took what represents its magical 1 billionth ride.
"Their £5 London uberX ride together on Christmas Eve from London Fields, Hackney to Hoxton in Ara's blue Honda Insight Hybrid was the billionth Uber trip," the company wrote.
That 1 billion mark underscores the tremendous momentum Uber is enjoying, despite another year of controversy and regulatory battles.
Uber is hoping its ride API will expand use cases in the markets where it currently operates, as well as help it make progress in these newer markets.
But to justify its massive valuation, Uber will need to show signs of winning in India and China in the coming year.
The San Francisco-based company said in a blog post that a couple in London last night took what represents its magical 1 billionth ride.
"Their £5 London uberX ride together on Christmas Eve from London Fields, Hackney to Hoxton in Ara's blue Honda Insight Hybrid was the billionth Uber trip," the company wrote.
That 1 billion mark underscores the tremendous momentum Uber is enjoying, despite another year of controversy and regulatory battles.
Uber is hoping its ride API will expand use cases in the markets where it currently operates, as well as help it make progress in these newer markets.
But to justify its massive valuation, Uber will need to show signs of winning in India and China in the coming year.