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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 at Startup School 2012
@ Y Combinator
10/25/13
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Travis Kalanick
10/25/13
@ Y Combinator
When people have the option to choose a more affordable ride, they tend to use the service more frequently, starting with options like Uber X instead of premium services.
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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
In San Francisco, there are now more cars dedicated to Uber than there were town cars before we launched, showing our growth in the market.
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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
10/25/13
@ Y Combinator
In cities like Boston, Toronto, Chicago, and San Francisco, Uber has expanded its services, including the introduction of Uber X, which is about 30% cheaper than traditional options.
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Travis Kalanick
10/25/13
@ Y Combinator
In San Francisco, our average pickup times improved from 12 minutes to around 5 minutes as more people began using Uber.
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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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Rory Sutherland
08/01/22
@ The Diary Of A CEO
The Uber map exemplifies a psychological breakthrough; it alleviates the stress of waiting for a taxi by providing real-time information, transforming the waiting experience from one of anxiety to relaxation.