Even though Uber has a lot of competition now, the company still has a 71 percent market share in the United States. Additionally, they have a strong presence in most of the countries in the world. How did Uber get to be such a huge success? Being the first to market was obviously a big plus, but the app itself also gives users a better experience. Anyone who has tried to use local competitors in different parts of the world can attest to the allure of this trending app.