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> When talking about jobs, especially in the US where so many benefits are tied to employment, a job with pay so low and no benefits should not be considered a
by twblalock 6y ago
> When talking about jobs, especially in the US where so many benefits are tied to employment, a job with pay so low and no benefits should not be considered a good thing.
The alternative is no job at all, for many drivers.
- Broken_Hippo 6y agoPerhaps a robust safety net is in order so folks don't have to be exploited in order to afford food. Or better laws.
- twblalock 6y agoYeah but that's a separate conversation from whether this new regulation is a good one in the real world, where the safety net is not very good.
- TrackerFF 6y agoPeople adapt, consumers too. If Uber or Lyft were to vanish from the face of the earth tomorrow due to regulations, some other business would probably pick up where they left, serving the demand - because after all, there is demand for ride-hailing services. Question is, how much are consumers willing to pay?