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Agoda·Product Manager·Onsite - Product Sense / Strategy·Senior

Senior
May 2026

Summary

PM strategy round at Agoda, one question about growing Uber's revenue. Pretty open-ended, the kind of case that looks straightforward until you're actually in it.

Questions Asked (1)

Q1

You're a PM at Uber. How would you go about increasing revenue for the company?

Product StrategyPricing & MonetizationProduct Sense & Ideation
Author's notes

I went straight to the obvious stuff, rides and surge pricing, and kind of forgot that Uber has like five different business lines now.

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Suggested Approach

Start by clarifying the goal and scope, then structure your answer around Uber's revenue streams (rides, delivery, freight, advertising) and levers (pricing, incentives, new products, cross-sell). Prioritize opportunities using a framework like RICE or impact/effort, and propose a concrete, measurable plan with metrics and risks.

Pro tip: Anchor your answer in Uber's unique two-sided marketplace dynamics and network effects, and show how your ideas leverage existing assets (driver supply, user base, data) to create defensible revenue growth.

1. Clarify goal and scope

Ask whether the focus is short-term or long-term, and whether it's global or specific to a market. Confirm if we're optimizing existing revenue or exploring new streams.

2. Map revenue streams and levers

Break down Uber's revenue by segment (Mobility, Delivery, Freight, Advertising) and identify levers: pricing, commissions, incentives, cross-sell, new products, and operational efficiency.

3. Generate and prioritize ideas

Brainstorm specific initiatives for each lever, then prioritize using a framework like RICE (Reach, Impact, Confidence, Effort) or impact/effort matrix, considering Uber's strategic goals.

4. Develop a concrete plan

Pick 1-2 top ideas and detail how you'd implement them: target segment, required resources, timeline, and potential risks. Include success metrics like revenue lift, take rate, or retention.

5. Measure and iterate

Define how you'd measure impact (A/B tests, cohort analysis) and outline a feedback loop to iterate. Mention potential trade-offs like driver satisfaction or regulatory hurdles.

Key Points to Mention

  • Uber's diverse revenue streams: Mobility, Delivery, Freight, and Advertising
  • Pricing strategies: dynamic pricing, surge, subscriptions (Uber Pass), and loyalty programs
  • Cross-sell opportunities: converting riders to Eats users and vice versa
  • New revenue streams: advertising platform, financial services (Uber Money), and freight brokerage
  • Marketplace dynamics: balancing driver supply and rider demand to maximize revenue
  • Metrics: take rate, revenue per user, customer acquisition cost, and lifetime value

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