Google launches Uber rival RideWith

Re:Google launches Uber rival RideWith by shostack on Monday July 06, 2015 @03:20PM (#9841524)

Yep, a big factor to consider here is that while Uber has a head start, Google has a massive chest derived from other products and political clout to deal with the regulatory piece.

They can absolutely price Uber and others out of the market on this if they felt like it.

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Re:Google launches Uber rival RideWith by jellicle on Monday July 06, 2015 @03:37PM (#9841650)

Since this is actual carpooling, unlike Uber, there won't be any regulatory pushback. Every jurisdiction loves carpooling.

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Re:Google launches Uber rival RideWith by minthd on Monday July 06, 2015 @04:27PM (#9841960)

I don't know. Carpooling could significantly hurt tax revenues in Israel. But of course they can tax through the app.

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Re:Google launches Uber rival RideWith by shostack on Monday July 06, 2015 @04:33PM (#9842010)

Could you expand a bit further on the tax revenue impact?

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