Uber ride-hailing and delivery service

Uber was founded in 2009 in San Francisco, California, by Garrett Camp and Travis Kalanick. Originally launched as UberCab, the service revolutionized the transportation industry by allowing users to book rides via a smartphone app. Over the years, the brand has expanded its offerings to include food delivery (Uber Eats) and freight logistics.

As a digital platform, Uber does not have a single manufacturing location; instead, it operates through a network of local independent contractors and subsidiaries in thousands of cities across the globe. The company remains headquartered in the United States and is a publicly traded corporation on the New York Stock Exchange.

The ultimate owner of the brand is Uber Technologies, Inc., which manages the global technology infrastructure and branding. While it operates through various local legal entities to comply with regional regulations, the core intellectual property and strategic direction remain centralized in the United States.