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The medallion is a huge cost, that alone might be enough - not to mention economies of scale, logistics expertise, data collection value, uber pool network effe
by thinkloop 9y ago
The medallion is a huge cost, that alone might be enough - not to mention economies of scale, logistics expertise, data collection value, uber pool network effect, etc.
- giaour 9y agoIt's not like medallion cabs were the only game in town before Uber came along. Black car services have been popular as taxi alternatives for decades.
- dx034 9y agoBut were only an option if you are from the city. There's a considerable risk ordering any minicab service if you don't know your way around the city. Uber and Lyft change that by verifying drivers.