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Re:LibreTaxi 2 published, open-source Uber PoC by knocte on Friday February 14, 2020 @01:33AM (#22324421)
Is it based on GPS locations?
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Re:LibreTaxi 2 published, open-source Uber PoC by calciphus on Friday February 14, 2020 @01:47AM (#22324476)
It is a technical solution that lacks a network effect or regulatory OR people component
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Re:LibreTaxi 2 published, open-source Uber PoC by beering on Friday February 14, 2020 @02:14AM (#22324595)
It also seems to be lacking the technical component as I didn't seem to find any dispatching logic (e.g. geospatial awareness).
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Re:LibreTaxi 2 published, open-source Uber PoC by Kaze404 on Friday February 14, 2020 @07:58AM (#22326114)
Isn't that what Uber is? The people component only exists when they're trying to manipulate customers into thinking they care about anyone. If you actually try and get support over being harassed by drivers for example, you get to see the real Uber.
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Re:LibreTaxi 2 published, open-source Uber PoC by Hnrobert42 on Friday February 14, 2020 @08:52AM (#22326465)
No. Your criticisms of Uber aside, the poster notes that this lacks the network effect that Uber uses.
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