Second study finds Uber used opaque algorithm to dramatically boost profits

Re:Second study finds Uber used opaque algorithm to dramatic... by GCUMstlyHarmls on Wednesday June 25, 2025 @10:25AM (#44377702)

Is driver verification a hard thing here? Or simple to solve with a web of trust, assuming you could seed it with enough good actors?

I think Uber verifies driver quality/qualifications and vehicle roadworthy-ness?

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Re:Second study finds Uber used opaque algorithm to dramatic... by id00 on Wednesday June 25, 2025 @08:58PM (#44383253)

It's actually not that easy, especially at scale. Background checks cost money/time + compliance requirements are vastly different between regions/states/cities.

And there are tons of government systems you need to get data from. And some counties require in-person visit to obtain court records. And you need those records to make valid assessments.

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