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I can see why Uber don't think the law applies to them. It's probably because the law in the UK, for instance, doesn't apply to them[0]. this group already show
by jimnotgym 9y ago
I can see why Uber don't think the law applies to them. It's probably because the law in the UK, for instance, doesn't apply to them[0]. this group already showed at tribunal that Uber should be charging sales tax, and HMRC (IRS for the UK) is refusing to take action. The conclusion many are coming to is that there is a sweetheart deal between the UK and our colonial masters in the US to allow Big Tech tax free access to our backwater.
[0]https://goodlawproject.org/uber-case/ https://goodlawproject.org/uber-case/
- Blazespinnaker 9y agoDidn't think. I believe it's reasonable to use past tense now. They really shook things up. The question remains though if it's reasonable to continue to use uber. Is it a good idea to reward such awful behavior in the startup phase? IMHO, I think not. I'd prefer to use lyft and hopefully send a message (however minuscule) that startups shouldn't act this way at any point in their life.
- jimnotgym 9y agoI just call a taxi firm. I always know the local firms number, because it is a transposition of my desk phone number at work! I take a lot of calls wanting a taxi, and god are people rude to people they think they can get away with. I have half a mind some days to say 'yes, be with you in 10 minutes'.