Since Uber was founded, in 2009, its workforce has continued to grow exponentially: 400,000 drivers are considered “active” on the Uber platform today, and 1.1 million drivers are active on the platform globally. The company manages a large, disaggregated workforce of “driver-partners” that deliver a relatively standardized experience to passengers, while simultaneously promoting drivers as independent entrepreneurs whose work is characterized by freedom, flexibility, and independence.