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Re:Uber funds new lobbying group to deny rights for gig workers by treis on Saturday March 12, 2022 @01:57PM (#30653815)
>The challenge from the company's perspective is that historically, people game the system and tragedy of commons scenarios can quickly become prevalent

Well yes, that's what every business does. Ultimately that's the fundamental problem. Uber wants employees that act in the business' best interest but does not want the regulatory burden that comes with it.

Re:Uber funds new lobbying group to deny rights for gig workers by fastball on Saturday March 12, 2022 @06:19PM (#30656003)
No, Uber wants gig drivers that do not create a Tragedy of the Commons situation by all acting in their own short-sighted self-interest.
Re:Uber funds new lobbying group to deny rights for gig workers by treis on Saturday March 12, 2022 @07:44PM (#30656687)
Then their drivers shouldn't be all independent contractors.
Re:Uber funds new lobbying group to deny rights for gig workers by Step888 on Sunday March 13, 2022 @01:17AM (#30658471)
I think you're both right.