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Re:Uber CEO says its service will probably shut down tempora... by santoshalper on Wednesday August 12, 2020 @12:14PM (#24133535)
True, but to be fair, that is a huge freedom, and one many people want or need.

Yes, driving Uber is a shit job, but for many people it is far better or more compatible with their lives than waiting tables or working retail, which are the realistic alternatives for most Uber drivers.

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Re:Uber CEO says its service will probably shut down tempora... by gamblor956 on Wednesday August 12, 2020 @12:58PM (#24134062)
People waiting tables or working retail make more than Uber drivers on an hourly basis...
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Re:Uber CEO says its service will probably shut down tempora... by steffan on Wednesday August 12, 2020 @01:51PM (#24134741)
Yet Uber was able to attract people who voluntarily chose to participate in their business model. There must have been something compelling about it.

The simplest explanation is that for whatever reason, those better-paying retail or food service jobs were not an option.

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Re:Uber CEO says its service will probably shut down tempora... by ceejayoz on Wednesday August 12, 2020 @01:59PM (#24134845)
> There must have been something compelling about it.

One of those compelling things is that it seems like a better deal. Uber relies on you not doing the expenses math on things like vehicle depreciation, car insurance, unpaid time spent waiting for fares, etc.

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