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Re:Was Uber’s Branding Done While Uber High? by eru on Thursday February 04, 2016 @08:00PM (#11038622)
Drivers are poorly paid in systems that have taxi medallions, too.
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Re:Was Uber’s Branding Done While Uber High? by mahyarm on Thursday February 04, 2016 @08:42PM (#11038800)
I would ask a few taxi drivers how their compensation structure works and if they are independent contractors or not.

I asked one in BC, Canada recently, and found out they have to take monthly $100/day taxi lease, minimum 1 month and then make that money + more back with whatever hours they can get. I'm guessing the drivers are 'independent contractors' too.

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