Uber CEO says its service will probably shut down temporarily in California

Re:Uber CEO says its service will probably shut down tempora... by kingnothing on Wednesday August 12, 2020 @03:25PM (#24135760)

My last point was that it's good for both riders and drivers. If riders come to expect an unreliable service, then they'll use a different method of transit, which leaves the drivers with less work overall.

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Re:Uber CEO says its service will probably shut down tempora... by floatrock on Wednesday August 12, 2020 @03:33PM (#24135850)

> which leaves the drivers with less work overall.

...which is a positive feedback loop that should encourage them to pick up those previously declined routes. Or charge higher rates that better reflect their reluctance for those routes. Isn't that how supply & demand is supposed to work?

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Re:Uber CEO says its service will probably shut down tempora... by raducu on Wednesday August 12, 2020 @04:25PM (#24136488)

But how can you then claim you're better and cheaper than a taxi company?

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Re:Uber CEO says its service will probably shut down tempora... by freeone3000 on Wednesday August 12, 2020 @08:53PM (#24138907)

Marketing material does not cause the universe to reassert itself.

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