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...yes? Are you really unfamiliar with how medallion owners used to treat their drivers?

• falcolas 9y ago
  Perhaps I have rose colored glasses, but the "sleeping in the car" problem seems new. But I could very well be wrong. That said, how are we really in a better place? Same problem, different master.
  • pc86 9y ago
    There is an early NYT article (early in the context of Uber's lifespan) detailing a day when a cab driver in NYC ended up paying his employer a few hundred dollars for the privilege of working that day. This was after all his fares for the shift.
    • falcolas 9y ago
      > But what if drivers don’t make enough to cover their rental charges? The company has clearly considered this possibility, as it’s included in a program FAQ. “No problem,” Uber says. “When you pick up your vehicle, Enterprise will take your valid credit or debit card to place on file. In the event of a difference, Enterprise will automatically charge the outstanding balance to the card on file.” See? No problem. https://qz.com/563622/ubers-new-car-rental-program-for-drivers-doesnt-actually-make-much-financial-sense/ https://qz.com/563622/ubers-new-car-rental-program-for-drive...
  • TheOneTrueKyle 9y ago
    Wished Uber was around when I was sleeping in my car.