California Labor Bill, Near Passage, Is Blow to Uber and Lyft

Re:California Labor Bill, Near Passage, Is Blow to Uber and ... by rattray on Tuesday September 10, 2019 @10:44AM (#20928783)

Interesting that there aren't many side-gig drivers in the UK.

I've taken Uber/Lyft in many parts of the US, and side-gig drivers are quite common. Often drivers are students, working around their schedule, part-time parents, semi-retired, or otherwise genuinely looking to supplement income.

I wouldn't be surprised if barriers to entry like licenses kept these folks at bay. I also wouldn't be surprised if a stronger social safety obviated the need for supplemental income.

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Re:California Labor Bill, Near Passage, Is Blow to Uber and ... by maxehmookau on Tuesday September 10, 2019 @11:35AM (#20929350)

Yeah, it absolutely does keep these folks at bay. As it should.

I only want to get in a taxi when the driver has been carefully vetted which the licensing system provides. Uber cannot be trusted to vet drivers properly as it has no incentive to do so.

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