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My overly simplistic theory on why everything turns into a race-to-the-bottom is that cost is easily measurable and all the other things that Hart mentions, whi
by santoshalper 6y ago
My overly simplistic theory on why everything turns into a race-to-the-bottom is that cost is easily measurable and all the other things that Hart mentions, while important, are not easy to measure.
- throwaway314158 6y ago> all the other things that Hart mentions, while important, are not easy to measure Some can be easily measured but would require significantly more regulation/data gathering; for example, calculating on time arrival and how optimal the route chosen was. Others would require publicizing data that some stakeholders might be resistant to reveal, such as the number of vehicle safety infractions they've accumulated in the past 90 days.
- santoshalper 6y agoYes, and that's why they are not easy to measure and cost is.
- zucked 6y agoFor many people, price is the only factor; it's a luxury to be able to consider other aspects.
- santoshalper 6y agoI'm sure there are some, but I think most people can afford to care about their safety. People who cannot are probably using mass transit and not taxis, since that is a very high cost method of transportation. I think most people really believe they are all the same (and they might be right) and aren't willing to pay for a hypothetical benefit.