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Uber loses licence to operate in London, will still operate while appealing

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256 points reubensutton | 1 comments | 25 Nov 19 10:19 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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readhn ◴[25 Nov 19 13:49 UTC] No.21628057[source]▶
On one hand i am glad that a transnational company is getting stopped like that, especially when breaking the rules. they are basically a giant money hoover that comes in and sucks the money offshore with offshore interests as #1 priority.

on the other hand, often it often takes an outsider to disrupt a well established and corrupt market in order to move it forward.

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aedron ◴[25 Nov 19 13:52 UTC] No.21628084[source]▶
I feel the same way. I can hardly decide whether I dislike Uber or the taxi industry more.
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pluma ◴[25 Nov 19 14:02 UTC] No.21628159[source]▶
Well, Uber is more exploitative for the drivers and less safe for the riders, so the choice seems clear.

On the other hand Uber has a flashy logo and an app and is sometimes cheaper.

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1. kofejnik ◴[25 Nov 19 14:23 UTC] No.21628325{3}[source]▶
it's also a lot more convenient and affordable; and having a choice is almost always good.

So maybe _your_ choice is clear; but mine is Uber, 100% of the time.

And if you care so much about poor cabbies, you're free to tip them as much as you want.