Re:Uber is officially a cab firm, says European court
by kbutler on Wednesday December 20, 2017 @10:29AM
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"Uber is the sole party that structures the relationship with its drivers and determines the rate it would pay them. Why is it not their problem or fault? And, if it’s not their problem, whose is it?"
The driver is the sole party who decides each day whether or not the offer from Uber is worth it.
If drivers don't think it is worth it, they won't do it. If they do think it is worth it, why should I get in the way of their choice?
If Uber raises the rates they pay drivers, rates to customers will also rise. Economics suggests more people will be drivers at the higher rate, but fewer people will buy rides.
More supply and less demand probably won't make drivers happy, either.
And competitors can come in and undercut, as long as drivers are willing to accept the pay provided.
The driver is the sole party who decides each day whether or not the offer from Uber is worth it.
If drivers don't think it is worth it, they won't do it. If they do think it is worth it, why should I get in the way of their choice?
If Uber raises the rates they pay drivers, rates to customers will also rise. Economics suggests more people will be drivers at the higher rate, but fewer people will buy rides.
More supply and less demand probably won't make drivers happy, either.
And competitors can come in and undercut, as long as drivers are willing to accept the pay provided.