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thinkindie ◴[25 Nov 19 14:49 UTC] No.21628527[source]▶

have you ever wondered what makes services like Uber affordable? 1) underpaid drivers 2) VC money dropped into an otherwise unsustainable business

I'm pretty sure Uber will raise prices the moment it kills the competition

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ApolloFortyNine ◴[25 Nov 19 15:05 UTC] No.21628683[source]▶

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> underpaid drivers

This is and always will be a matter of opinion.

Uber is not putting a gun to anyone's head. If it's not profitable for you to drive, you don't have to.

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1. pergadad ◴[25 Nov 19 15:56 UTC] No.21629235[source]▶

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It's baiting people who don't understand the costs associated, eg change in insurance premium if they were to correctly register & insure themselves.

Uber outsources all the risk and fees that taxi companies would have to cover.

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