The Iconic American Brands Are No Longer American

Uber revolutionized the taxi industry since its inception by Garrett Camp and Travis Kalanick in 2009. Simplifying cab booking to a simple button press, it quickly became a global brand and a multi-billion-dollar company.

In 2014, Uber’s expansion into China was boosted with a significant investment exceeding $600 million from Baidu Inc., China’s search engine giant. This strategic move was aimed at enhancing Baidu’s mobile payment services, showcasing a perfect alliance.