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Uber is Finally … Profitable: What Drove This?

1 HN point • 11 Mar 24

Despite previous doubts, Uber has achieved profitability by moderating spending and efficiently managing its operations.
Uber's profitability hinges on increasing their take-rate from customers, while the drivers are facing challenges with payment structures such as algorithm-based systems.
Even though Uber is profitable, there are concerns about the sustainability of these profits due to potential regulatory changes impacting their business model and driver treatment.