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Re:Ask HN: Anyone interested in building a open-source non-p... by anater on Saturday April 13, 2019 @09:38AM (#19652946)
This is a cool idea and would be worthwhile but I’m sure there are significant (non software related) logistical issues that won’t be solved by FOSS. Handling driver-rider disputes and general safety concerns, for instance. Part of what makes Uber viable is they own a certain degree of liability in the customer experience, even if it comes at the expense of drivers.
Re:Ask HN: Anyone interested in building a open-source non-p... by quickthrower2 on Sunday April 14, 2019 @01:52AM (#19657804)
What if the app and site are open source, but each city a private company or companies use the oss to create their own service. Then you have a decentralised system and the businesses add value by dealing with disputes and payment processing.