Re:Why Is Europe Failing to Create More $1B Startups?
by aianus on Tuesday September 15, 2015 @05:49PM
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> variability of an Uber
You know when booking the trip what the cost is, it's not a mystery.
> the fare is regulated - no matter the demand, the area of the source or destination
Does Germany not have supply problems caused by this policy?
I know it's impossible to get a cab in Toronto on New Year's, whether you're coming home from a party or your wife is going into labour. I'd personally rather know for sure there is a ride available if I need it than be stranded by the side of the road because nobody is allowed to take my money.
You know when booking the trip what the cost is, it's not a mystery.
> the fare is regulated - no matter the demand, the area of the source or destination
Does Germany not have supply problems caused by this policy?
I know it's impossible to get a cab in Toronto on New Year's, whether you're coming home from a party or your wife is going into labour. I'd personally rather know for sure there is a ride available if I need it than be stranded by the side of the road because nobody is allowed to take my money.