Amid its ups and downs in the year that was, Uber is ending 2015 by celebrating a milestone: 1 billion rides.<br />The San Francisco-based company said in a blog post that a couple in London last night took what represents its magical 1 billionth ride.<br />"Their £5 London uberX ride together on Christmas Eve from London Fields, Hackney to Hoxton in Ara's blue Honda Insight Hybrid was the billionth Uber trip," the company wrote.<br />That 1 billion mark underscores the tremendous momentum Uber is enjoying, despite another year of controversy and regulatory battles.<br />Uber is hoping its ride API will expand use cases in the markets where it currently operates, as well as help it make progress in these newer markets.<br />But to justify its massive valuation, Uber will need to show signs of winning in India and China in the coming year.
