Two Uber managers detained in France over 'illicit' low-cost service

Re:Two Uber managers detained in France over 'illicit' low-c... by agumonkey on Monday June 29, 2015 @11:44AM (#9798779)

Isn't this the lesson about the `disruption` trend we've seen in the previous years. Everybody comes with a cheaper idea, that is actually just doing less while we forgot how much was done in what we thought was too high priced. Saying that after reviewing all that major Airplanes (vs RyanAir) gave you in a flight, food, blankets, gifts, music with weirdly shaped earphones, special magazines... of course we don't use it all the time, but the fact that it is ensured is what makes the cost.

It's not as sensitive as riding in a stranger car with no information about him whatsoever. But the basic idea is the same: we have to be honest and take in account the whole system when comparing.

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Re:Two Uber managers detained in France over 'illicit' low-c... by dylanjermiah on Monday June 29, 2015 @11:51AM (#9798835)

"No information about him whatsoever"

Please use factual information if you're going to converse. You have more information on an Uber driver than a taxi driver. Picture, licence number, accessible GPS location and drivers rating.

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Re:Two Uber managers detained in France over 'illicit' low-c... by agumonkey on Monday June 29, 2015 @11:57AM (#9798865)

I spoke too fast, but this is not field information. How much pressure and constraints does he have to be a Uber driver beside the ratings ? It's not his main job, can't he quit any time he wants? how much hours does he have ? When a company hire someone they're at risk, it's a natural force to ensure both of them are able to service a client.

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Re:Two Uber managers detained in France over 'illicit' low-c... by dylanjermiah on Monday June 29, 2015 @11:58AM (#9798877)

I'm unsure what point you're trying to make, would you mind expanding?

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Re:Two Uber managers detained in France over 'illicit' low-c... by agumonkey on Monday June 29, 2015 @12:02PM (#9798907)

I distrust the underlying forces structuring light new businesses like Uber. When the entry cost is too low, people have no reason to put real effort. On the other side of the spectrum, Parisian cabs suffer from too high entry cost, AFAIU they have to work "hard" for a long time before they can reimburse the licence. And that contrast is what's causing the violence.

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Re:Two Uber managers detained in France over 'illicit' low-c... by dylanjermiah on Monday June 29, 2015 @12:09PM (#9798967)

Okay I understand. The rating system does a good job to resolve that issue. Under a 4.7 and you are not allowed to drive on the system (IIRC). Personally I've experienced, and talked to ~50+ people, who have experienced a far superior service using Uber than alternatives.

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