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Originally Posted by ThurgreedMarshall
I'm not arguing with you, as I tend to agree about Uber. But how is their treatment of drivers different than the treatment of cabbies by the owners of medallions (when it comes to pay, hours worked, etc.)? Is it just that they have found a way around the licensing fees?
I just googled and see that they are avoiding "insurance provisions, minimum vehicle standards and signage requirements" with which cab companies must comply. But when it comes to taking advantage of a non-employee/contractor system, how are they different than any cab company out there?
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They use technology to create a system that is more efficient and puts an additional boundary to those looking to enforce the laws (e.g., the argument that they are a technology platform).
I didn't, and don't want, to argue that cab companies and the like don't push many of the rules beyond the line every day. The difference, though, is between that group of punks hanging out down by the high school and the mob - a high degree of organization and efficiency.
