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Re:Lyft surges to the top 10 on App Store following the “Del... by tedunangst on Tuesday January 31, 2017 @12:04AM (#13527834)
But Uber drivers in New York were free to strike if they wanted, no? Did uber threaten to fire anyone who didn't drive during the strike?
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Re:Lyft surges to the top 10 on App Store following the “Del... by BurningFrog on Tuesday January 31, 2017 @12:23AM (#13527938)
That's not how Uber or Lyft works. Drivers drive whenever they feel like it.
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Re:Lyft surges to the top 10 on App Store following the “Del... by kalleboo on Tuesday January 31, 2017 @03:43AM (#13528815)
Isn't it the same for taxi drivers? Couldn't any NYC taxi driver break the strike just as easily as an Uber driver? Or do they have to deposit their cars in some common depot? /activate the taximeter?
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