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From Rideshare to Freightshare: A Look into Uber’s Latest Service Offering

The ride-sharing app known as Uber has set its sights on shipping and logistics in recent years. In the same way that Uber has disrupted the taxi industry, the app is looking to do the same to freight shipping.

Uber Freight app

A new service known as Uber Freight pairs truck drivers and independent fleet managers with suppliers and retailers that need to move large shipments around the country, helping drivers make more efficient use of their cargo space.

As promising as this logistics model may seem, Uber Freight remains a work in progress. Learn more about this new service and how it could impact the shipping industry going forward.…

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Uber: The Ultimate Business Model for The 21st Century

In a very short number of years, Uber has revolutionised the traditional taxi business industry throughout the world. Simply put, it has enabled millions of people to press a few buttons on their smartphone and have a cab driver pick them up from their current location in the shortest space of time.

Uber driver as a business owner

The company is one of few in the technology industry to be valued at more than $70 billion, it operates in more than 630 cities worldwide.

This article will look to provide a brief explanation of the company’s business model. Uber was founded by Travis Kalanick and Garrett Camp, and is based in San Francisco, California, United States.…

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