Re:Second study finds Uber used opaque algorithm to dramatic...
by Retric on Wednesday June 25, 2025 @11:15AM
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Some searching suggests it’s not that far from 50:50 in terms of actual rides. Uber drivers average well under 20 hours per week. Taxi have significantly fewer drivers working much longer hours, but they dominate very short trips.
Re:Second study finds Uber used opaque algorithm to dramatic...
by 0cf8612b2e1e on Wednesday June 25, 2025 @11:35AM
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Makes sense to me. There is a lot of existing infrastructure anticipating cab companies. Airports, stadiums, hotels, resorts, etc. all with dedicated cab lines that can get you seated in a vehicle in seconds.
Everyone hated taxis because they were so unreliable and unaccountable for scamming you outside of a few dense cities like NY.