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> Uber argues it is a technology company first, and drives/delivers second I can see Uber desperately looking for non-obvious applications for its core softwar
by canada_dry 6y ago
> Uber argues it is a technology company first, and drives/delivers second
I can see Uber desperately looking for non-obvious applications for its core software to strengthen its argument.
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- bhupy 6y agoUber already re-uses this type of supply/demand matching platform for Uber Freight[1] to match shippers with "haulers". They also have a vertical agnostic "Uber Works"[2] that lets contract workers find jobs, sort of like Fiverr or TaskRabbit. They also partnered with the Thames Clipper to allow passengers to book tickets on the ferry in London[3]. You'd have a hard time arguing that the Thames Clipper staff would be considered Uber employees, even under the AB-5 test. [1] https://www.uber.com/us/en/freight/ https://www.uber.com/us/en/freight/ [2] https://www.uber.com/blog/chicago/uberworks/ https://www.uber.com/blog/chicago/uberworks/ [3] https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uber-boat-london-thames-clipper-a9607701.html https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uber-boat-lo...