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Why are we still calling Uber and it’s ilk “ridesharing”? The word implies sharing a ride but the driver is there to drive, they don’t get out at the destinati
by TheSpiceIsLife 9y ago
Why are we still calling Uber and it’s ilk “ridesharing”?
The word implies sharing a ride but the driver is there to drive, they don’t get out at the destination.
- rdlecler1 9y agoI’m often using UberPool. Some drivers use Uber to carpool.
- icebraining 9y agoSome drivers use Uber to carpool. How can they do that? Does the driver app allow you to set your own destination and exclude riders not going the same way?
- modwilliam 9y agoYes, though there's a daily limit to the number of destinations you can target (around 2 a day?)
- so33 9y agoThen we should only call UberPool ride sharing. UberX really just boils down to an app-based taxi service.
- malvosenior 9y agoI always took it as the driver was sharing their car (or "ride") with the passenger.
- rkda 9y agoIt's because of all those startups like Airbnb pushing the "sharing economy" when it's really the renting economy. It's not sharing if they're charging you for it.