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That’s an interesting take on Uber that I don’t think I’ve seen before. I know Uber’s end-goal is automation such that taxi drivers aren’t necessary. What I di
by jtbayly 6y ago
That’s an interesting take on Uber that I don’t think I’ve seen before.
I know Uber’s end-goal is automation such that taxi drivers aren’t necessary. What I didn’t realize is that it is route planning automation that allowed them to move from dedicated drivers to gig drivers.
- wayoutthere 6y agoYeah, I recall an article about London taxi drivers having to memorize the labyrinth of streets in and around central London to get a taxi license. They were paid very well and the jobs were stable as a result — until Uber / Waze came along. Then the market was flooded by recent immigrants working for much less who were able to navigate unfamiliar streets with GPS and the job became way less stable.