Who Invented Uber
Uber was co-founded by Travis Kalanick and Garrett Camp. Camp is often credited as the technical inventor behind the initial concept, while Kalanick led early business development. The idea emerged from the founders' frustration with ride availability in cities.
How Uber Was Created
The service launched in 2010 as UberCab, a black-car booking app. It later expanded to include private drivers and a broader ride-hailing model. Early investors and rapid user growth helped the company scale quickly across multiple markets.
Key Facts About Uber's Founders
Garrett Camp is a computer scientist and entrepreneur who previously co-founded StumbleUpon. Travis Kalanick had earlier built other tech and logistics ventures. Together, they built Uber into a global platform connecting riders with drivers through a mobile app.
For more background on the company's history, see Uber overview on Britannica.
