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Re:Uber CEO says its service will probably shut down tempora... by canada_dry on Wednesday August 12, 2020 @05:48PM (#24137397)
> Uber argues it is a technology company first, and drives/delivers second

I can see Uber desperately looking for non-obvious applications for its core software to strengthen its argument.

Suggestions?

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Re:Uber CEO says its service will probably shut down tempora... by bhupy on Wednesday August 12, 2020 @06:23PM (#24137741)
Uber already re-uses this type of supply/demand matching platform for Uber Freight[1] to match shippers with "haulers".

They also have a vertical agnostic "Uber Works"[2] that lets contract workers find jobs, sort of like Fiverr or TaskRabbit.

They also partnered with the Thames Clipper to allow passengers to book tickets on the ferry in London[3]. You'd have a hard time arguing that the Thames Clipper staff would be considered Uber employees, even under the AB-5 test.

[1] https://www.uber.com/us/en/freight/

[2] https://www.uber.com/blog/chicago/uberworks/

[3] https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uber-boat-lo...

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