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Reclassification doesn’t create new money. Things that would actually help drivers: - Limit Uber's share of the fare to 10%. Or 5%. And the driver gets the re
by paulsutter 7y ago
Reclassification doesn’t create new money.
Things that would actually help drivers:
- Limit Uber's share of the fare to 10%. Or 5%. And the driver gets the rest
- Let drivers set strict limits on where they are willing to pick up/drop off, etc
- Let drivers set their price/terms
Give drivers more control, not less. Making them employees gives them less control
- Barrin92 7y agoa ridesharing service without drivers doesn't exist. Of course reclassification doesn't create new money, if the companies want to be able to operate they'll need to find it somewhere else. Maybe we could start with not making developers millionaires in their 20s and hiring 1k+ sales people for a company that makes a smartphone app. Literal price fixing might seem simple but seems like a bad market intervention in comparison to giving workers reasonable negotiating power and representation.
- paulsutter 7y agoIs this what's really bothering you? Personally I'd prioritize helping drivers over punishing tech bros. Limiting the app's share isn't a price control, and the most direct way to prevent all the value accruing to a handful of people. > Maybe we could start with not making developers millionaires in their 20s and hiring 1k+ sales people for a company that makes a smartphone app.