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Why would I delete Uber? They're using VC money to subside transportation for thousands; money is literally leaving their pocket and going into those of part-ti
by temp-dude-87844 10y ago
Why would I delete Uber? They're using VC money to subside transportation for thousands; money is literally leaving their pocket and going into those of part-time drivers who ferry my and others' butt around the wastelands of America's suburbia. Their managerial track record is well documented, they've ignored laws from the beginning hoping to wait until the tides of regulation shift into their favor, helped by lots of time spent lobbying and intimidating.
They have shown that no holds will be barred to spread the wings of Uber far and wide so they can ruthlessly crush local taxis and any less-funded competition. But at the end of the day, Uber isn't someone you vote for with your wallet, it's someone who gives you more service than the money you put in.
We already knew before the harrassment allegations that the management may be full of skeezy types, but Uber is one of those rare ventures where punishing the company legitimately doesn't punish the company at all, but rather solely its employees, drivers, and riders.
So turn your outrage into something productive, not knee-jerk reactive. For example, donate to some organization that stands up for the rights of harrassed employees. Ponder about whether this is something that could happen to you, or if you'd be capable of this abhorrent behavior. Start a conversation. Think really hard about whether you'll use your influence and social pull to sway people around you or on the internet, and the message you send. Comparing your movement to #DeleteUber perhaps isn't such a good idea, given the whole damn thing was most likely an embarrassing misunderstanding that was vilified by people assuming the worst. Are you sending a reasoned, if impassioned message, or just riling a mob?
- awqrre 10y ago> Uber is one of those rare ventures where punishing the company legitimately doesn't punish the company at all, but rather solely its employees, drivers, and riders Boycotting companies that employ people directly or indirectly probably does punish these employees... but either way, it does punish the company. What is Uber with 0 users? nothing... Maybe Uber's goal is to raise prices once they killed all competition.
- anonu 10y ago> money is literally leaving their pocket and going into those of part-time drivers who ferry my and others' butt around I think its really just your pocket - the passenger. I think Uber has "democratized" the process of becoming a taxi driver. But I doubt it's made things better for taxi drivers. Maybe one could have argued that it had in the early years of Uber - 2 or 3 years ago. But I think the driver's are feeling the pinch now. There's an oversupply in busy areas. Uber also gets new drivers "hooked" by sending them a lot of fares early on after they signup.