Uber reaches 30 million users in Brazil and surpasses pre-pandemic level

Uber announced on Thursday (27) that the number of active users on the platform reached 30 million in 2022, surpassing the pre-pandemic level of 22 million users. The information is contained in the Economic Impact Report released by the company.

The document shows that, in 2021, the platform generated BRL 36 billion in value for the Brazilian economy, taking into account the resources transferred to partner drivers and the impact on other activities, such as car production, workshops and insurance companies.

According to Uber, the study evaluates the benefits generated by the company for urban mobility according to the perception of users, partner drivers and the general population. The material was prepared by Public First, an independent international consultancy, based in the United Kingdom, which developed the methodology, already used by Uber in other countries.

The report points out that, from 2014 to 2021, more than 6.7 billion trips were made through the Uber app. In the period, R$ 76 billion were transferred to drivers and delivery partners, he adds.

“Although the pandemic has brought enormous challenges over the past two years, Uber’s platform has remained an important ally for the country. Now that we are seeing the business surpass even higher levels than before the pandemic, we will remain committed to offering the best experience for both users and partner drivers”, says the general director of Uber in Brazil, Silvia Penna.

Safety

According to the report, 75% of Uber users find it easier to come home late at night than before the platform existed; 66% say they use the app to go to places where public transport doesn’t reach.

When asked about the most important reasons they use the Uber app, users chose safety first, especially women (96%), followed by cost, time savings, reliability and comfort.