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Über company history timeline

2010

In February 2010, Ryan Graves became the first Uber employee, receiving the job by responding to a post on Twitter.

2012

In July 2012, the company introduced UberX, a cheaper option that allowed drivers to use non-luxury vehicles, including their personal vehicles, subject to a background check, insurance, registration, and vehicle standards.

2013

In December 2013, USA Today named Uber its tech company of the year.

2014

In August 2014, Uber launched Uber Eats, a food delivery service.

2015

In 2015, Uber Eats was launched in Chicago, LA, and New York City, letting people enjoy on-demand deliciousness.

2016

On September 14, 2016, it launched self-driving cars in Pittsburgh using a fleet of Ford Fusion cars and on December 14, 2016, it began testing self-driving Volvo XC90 SUVs in San Francisco.

In 2016, Uber acquired Ottomotto, a self-driving truck company, for $625 million.

2017

In 2017, Uber Freight launched to connect shippers with carriers in the freight industry.

2018

Uber cancelled its self-driving truck program in July 2018.

2019

The app was initially available only in Chicago and expanded to Miami in December 2019.

2020

On May 18, 2020, 3,000 more job cuts and 45 office closures were announced.

However, the company announced work from home for the employees till December 2020.

2021

In October 2021, Uber acquired Drizly, an alcohol delivery service, for $1.1 billion in cash and stock.

2022

On January 20 2022, Uber acquired Australian carsharing company Car Next Door.

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