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Will Uber ever make a profit?

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A-Level, BTEC National, BTEC Tech Award, IB Diploma
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AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas, IB, OCR, WJEC

Last updated 12 Sept 2019

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This business economics video looks at some of the key numbers for the fast-growing digital platform business Uber. Their cumulative operating losses now amount to more than $12 billion and investors have had to have deep pockets with the prospect of more investment needed to turn the business into profit.

Will Uber ever make a profit?
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