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This is why I don't use Uber. I find their whole corporate culture to be really bad, and that has filtered down to the drivers. As for Lyft, they should just pa

• toomuchtodo 8y ago
  Without tipping, the base fare isn't enough to be a "proper amount". If they raise the base fare, people won't use ridesharing as "too expensive". The economy is at full employment (in the US; Australia has a substantial minimum wage already). 68% of Uber drivers churn within six months [1]. I doubt that's sustainable. [1] https://therideshareguy.com/7-reasons-why-uber-and-lyft-drivers-are-quitting-rideshare/ https://therideshareguy.com/7-reasons-why-uber-and-lyft-driv...
  • Gys 8y ago
    > If they raise the base fare, people won't use ridesharing as "too expensive". So the next startup will introduce an 'only one dollar wherever you go' system. In addition you have to pay a tip that related to the time and distance. If you do not pay (at least...) that proposed tip, you are banned for ever. Next idea: free shopping ! But we propose a tip for the whole experience of visiting our store, keeping everything stocked, the number of items you took and some other variables.
  • izzydata 8y ago
    Then ridesharing is too expensive. If the only way to make it work is to trick people at seemingly lower prices and then have them feel obligated to make up the difference for the drivers salary.
    • toomuchtodo 8y ago
      That's the situation in a nutshell. You either burn up VC money or you exploit drivers (or a combination of the two).