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Then why isn't this the policy across all territories? Weaseling out sounds correct if they are only doing it to get around local laws.

• manquer 6y ago
  If the laws are not strong enough for them to be forced to do this in bigger markets, then perhaps the laws should be changed? Depending on companies to self govern is not sustainable even if Uber does not exploit this, the next company will. Such loopholes need to be closed, putting on pressure on some companies is just band aid if they actually change, if not just effort wasted on the wrong thing. I don't buy regulatory capture as a valid argument either. To make sure companies do the right thing strong regulations and laws need to be in place, to make sure regulatory bodies and lawmakers are not influenced, people should have more power in government than money does.
  • Klinky 6y ago
    I agree with pretty much all you said. Mainly, I do not find it very genuine that they only implemented this policy, likely with extra effort, in one territory. This feels like a play to capture market share and increase growth, even if it doesn't match their existing business model.