How Uber grew up to become the world's most valuable startup
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But the road hasn't been easy.
Uber has fought rivals and regulators as it has transformed from a black-car service into a sprawling logistics company gunning for a future of self-driving cars. It has confronted threats from the taxi industry and even its own drivers.
But its valuation has continued to climb, and it has attracted more and more investors.
As Uber continues its battle in China, where is just became officially legal, we look back at how the company got to where it is today. See the insane and successful journey of Uber and its CEO, Travis Kalanick, as it has moved from an idea to a worldwide phenomenon.
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