Uber

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/uber

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the company type?Multinational transportation and technology company
2. What is the founding year?2010
3. What is Uber and how does it work?Uber is a service that uses smartphones to connect people who need rides or deliveries with drivers or couriers. When you use the app, it shows you nearby drivers and lets you book a ride or order food.
4. Where does Uber operate?Uber works in about 70 countries and around 15,000 cities around the world, with its headquarters in San Francisco, California.

Gig Economy: A labor market characterized by short-term contracts or freelance work, often facilitated by digital platforms.
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