Not commenting on that since I'm not aware how UberPool works exactly. How does it compare with BlaBlaCar though? Is it the same space?
Re:Uber hit by legal setback in Europe
by notlefthanded on Thursday May 11, 2017 @02:04PM
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I'd say no. Blablacar is more of a market place matching empty seats and riders with a driver to a common(ish) destination. UberPool is more like a smart/dynamically routed minibus that constantly picks up and drops off passengers. What they have in common is that they try to minimize empty seats in cars.
Re:Uber hit by legal setback in Europe
by icebraining on Thursday May 11, 2017 @02:03PM
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No, it's more like sharing a cab with friends, except with strangers automatically matched by the app.
I think the major innovation that's overlooked (because they haven't rolled it out in many markets) is UberPool/Lyft Line. Being able to match strangers with departures/destinations on the same route leads to significant savings for the customers and better car efficiency (one car for two trips, instead of two cars).