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I see more and more "middleman" apps such as airbnb or food delivery apps piling up more and more fees as they probably feel the pressure from an environment wi

by EZ-E 4y ago

I see more and more "middleman" apps such as airbnb or food delivery apps piling up more and more fees as they probably feel the pressure from an environment with increasing interest rates - without improving the service more than before. Back when these apps were released they were disruptive and competitive, but I wonder that in front of the increasing fees for a decreasing added value, the pendulum will swing back and customers will revert back to direct contact with the service providers instead of using middlemen apps. The old way.

lm28469 4y ago
> I see more and more "middleman" apps such as airbnb or food delivery apps piling up more and more fees They're running out of magic investor money and the reality is starting to hit them > Back when these apps were released they were disruptive and competitive, Of course, they were totally unregulated, regulation caught up in most countries (airbnb taxes/time limits, better status for uber drivers, &c.). They were only profitable because they were abusing the people working for them
ThunderSizzle 4y ago
Personally, the pendulum already swang on food apps. I found it way too expensive and promoted too much personal laziness. I dont mind paying for a real service, but these apps have also encouraged tipping culture, which was already going crazy. Now everyone wants a tip. Just charge me the real cost, pay them a real wage, and if no wants to pay for it, then society doesn't want it.
- Nextgrid 4y ago
  In some cases they even stole tips. Given that the precedent of no significant legal consequences for such theft has already been set, I no longer trust the tipping feature even if I otherwise would've been fine with tipping.
  - Firmwarrior 4y ago
    Yeah, it's infuriating Until I gave up on rideshare apps, I was carrying around a pile of cash and pre-tipping drivers 20% in cash up front in order to get decent service. Fortunately I discovered a decent local airport ride business that offers car seats and no attitude. It's barely more expensive than Lyft and works really well.
ehnto 4y ago
They were running on VC cash until they could go public, now that they actually have to be a solvent company, the reality of the economics come to bare.

by EZ-E 4y ago

lm28469 4y ago

> I see more and more "middleman" apps such as airbnb or food delivery apps piling up more and more fees They're running out of magic investor money and the reality is starting to hit them > Back when these apps were released they were disruptive and competitive, Of course, they were totally unregulated, regulation caught up in most countries (airbnb taxes/time limits, better status for uber drivers, &c.). They were only profitable because they were abusing the people working for them

ThunderSizzle 4y ago

Personally, the pendulum already swang on food apps. I found it way too expensive and promoted too much personal laziness. I dont mind paying for a real service, but these apps have also encouraged tipping culture, which was already going crazy. Now everyone wants a tip. Just charge me the real cost, pay them a real wage, and if no wants to pay for it, then society doesn't want it.

Nextgrid 4y ago
In some cases they even stole tips. Given that the precedent of no significant legal consequences for such theft has already been set, I no longer trust the tipping feature even if I otherwise would've been fine with tipping.
- Firmwarrior 4y ago
  Yeah, it's infuriating Until I gave up on rideshare apps, I was carrying around a pile of cash and pre-tipping drivers 20% in cash up front in order to get decent service. Fortunately I discovered a decent local airport ride business that offers car seats and no attitude. It's barely more expensive than Lyft and works really well.

ehnto 4y ago

They were running on VC cash until they could go public, now that they actually have to be a solvent company, the reality of the economics come to bare.