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Re:Uber cuts 3000 more jobs, closes 45 offices by Reubend on Monday May 18, 2020 @02:51PM (#23226808)
Centuries ago, people got by with horses. Does that mean that cars aren't essential?

Ridesharing services allow for an unprecedented level of mobility for those who don't already own cars.

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Re:Uber cuts 3000 more jobs, closes 45 offices by dbancajas on Monday May 18, 2020 @03:54PM (#23227567)
You could say the same for taxis. If uber cost 100$/ride you wouldn't be claiming it is unprecedented. It will die because no one wants to pay for it with the real cost: livable wage + proper car insurance.
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