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Couldn't each driver just propose a fare and let the customer accept it?

• nickff 10y ago
  Yes, that would be an ask-only model. The issue there would be that the customers would have to select from a list, where the list composition was constantly changing (in busy areas). People might also be hesitant to user an app if they have no idea what it will cost. These issues would probably be solvable or solved, as I'm sure prices would stabilize in busy markets, and people would probably be willing to accept any price under $X; transaction costs would still be higher than with the current Uber/Lyft model.
  • return0 10y ago
    I really dont think it would be a big bother. Most of the time the drivers would accept Uber's proposed price, and i really see no big issue with selecting a driver/fare from a list. IT would also create a entire market for "uber fare optimization".
    • EdHominem 10y ago
      An open market should also exist, but for branded products I'd prefer consistency over slight potential savings. That's the difference between Uber and craigslist.