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Travis Kalanick
10/25/13
@ Y Combinator
Riad, a top-performing Uber driver, makes 20 to 30% more per hour than other drivers and has five cars on the system.
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Travis Kalanick at Startup School 2012
@ Y Combinator
10/25/13
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Travis Kalanick
10/25/13
@ Y Combinator
Riders are getting around town much more efficiently, benefiting from Uber's services.
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Travis Kalanick
10/25/13
@ Y Combinator
Currently, 50% of all people who have ever ridden with Uber have done so in the last 30 days, and the average person pays about $105 a month for rides.
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Travis Kalanick
10/25/13
@ Y Combinator
As we succeed, not everyone is happy, especially when tackling older industries that are more protected. Uber is significantly improving drivers' lives by helping them earn more money and achieve their American dream.
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Tony Xu
03/26/25
@ Y Combinator
We ran a test comparing DoorDash drivers and Uber drivers, offering them the same pay, but found that the groups were very different and self-selected based on their preferences. Almost 60% of DoorDash drivers, known as Dashers, are women, and they come from diverse backgrounds, including retail and service jobs, often using scooters or bicycles for deliveries instead of cars.
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Travis Kalanick
10/25/13
@ Y Combinator
Some drivers have scaled their operations from one car to 15, each grossing over $100,000 a year, achieving their American dream.
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Travis Kalanick
10/25/13
@ Y Combinator
As liquidity in the marketplace increases, both demand and supply rise, enhancing the overall quality of the Uber experience.
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Travis Kalanick
10/25/13
@ Y Combinator
Uber aims to provide quality and choice, positioning itself as a low-cost option while maintaining high standards. Offering a low-cost option increases user engagement because people appreciate having choices and don't always need to opt for the expensive service.
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Travis Kalanick
10/25/13
@ Y Combinator
50% of users who have ever used Uber continue to use the service, indicating strong user retention.
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Elon Musk
05/17/23
@ AstraNova
An autonomous car could be used as an 'autonomous Uber', significantly increasing its utility from about 10 hours a week to potentially 50 hours a week.