How is the Uber business model different from traditional companies?

Uber's business model relies on technology to match riders with drivers and provide low-cost rides. This has allowed Uber to undercut traditional taxi fares. This has resulted in traditional taxi drivers facing competition from Uber drivers, as well as reduced income.



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1 – Disruptive Innovation Uber, for example, disrupted the traditional taxi industry by offering a more convenient and accessible alternative. By developing a mobile app that directly connects riders with drivers, Uber created a new business model that leveraged technology to disrupt the pre-existing market.

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(1) if Uber increases ride and delivery costs to offset labor costs, it risks losing market share to other firms and traditional forms of transportation. (2) If Uber maintains low prices and absorbs the increased labor costs, the path to profitability becomes even harder to imagine.

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By developing a mobile app that directly connects riders with drivers, Uber created a new business model that leveraged technology to disrupt the pre-existing market.

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Uber business strategy consists of the following 4 pillars:
  • Increased service range to cater for the needs of great amount of customers. Extensive offering is rightly considered as Uber competitive advantage. ...
  • High level of user convenience. ...
  • Cost-saving through innovation. ...
  • Growth through acquisition.


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By stretching its network of drivers to different demographic segments in society, offering alternative ridesharing options and reducing waiting time, Uber was able to build on network effects for drivers and loyalty among consumers, making it difficult for competitors to enter and grow in its markets.

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Uber has become a prime example of the gig economy at work. Uber's advantages include door-to-door convenience, safety, and reliable quality. Uber's disadvantages include its surge pricing and the negative effects of replacing steady jobs with gig work.

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