Uber says it has brought R$36 billion to the Brazilian economy

According to a new report by UberAnd the The company achieved 36 billion Brazilian riyals for the Brazilian economy during 2021And the A value equivalent to 0.4% of the Brazilian GDP. The Economic Impact Report was released on Thursday (27th) and values ​​such as gains were recorded drivers and its effects, such as amounts related to insurance, mechanics, and even automobile manufacturing.

The company also announced that the platform already had more than 30 million active users in 2022, a record number for consumers since the brand’s arrival in Brazil. For the first time, the content of the report was analyzed and prepared by a specialist international consultancy, Public First, based in the United Kingdom.

According to the consultancy, Uber has brought many advantages to urban mobility in Brazil: for 75% of users it is now easier to get home at night than before the launch of the app; 66% say they use the platform to go where public transportation is not available.

Between 2014 and 2021, about 6.7 billion trips were made via the app, saving users more than 250 million hours.source: Uber

“Whether it’s to get around in an affordable way, or simply order something to be delivered or to generate income in a completely flexible way, knowing that Uber is the choice of over 30 million people brings us great pride but also the responsibility to continue to innovate,” said Uber’s General Manager. In Brazil, Silvia Pena.

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The survey also indicates that 62% of users believe that Uber is the most important innovation for mobility in recent years, and in addition, 81% of respondents said the platform has helped reduce drunken driving.

The Public First report describes that between 2014 and 2021, R$76 billion was transferred to driver and partner partners, and according to 87% of these professionals, flexibility is the main reason for choosing the platform. Another 76% say they are able to balance their daily tasks because of the app.