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That's a biiiiiiit of a stretch: don't really know anyone who takes Uber as an alternative to public transport. Taxis? Sure: Taxis have historically been unreliable and definitely lacked trackable availability or arrivals at either the rider or destination.

@jeffowski And to also undermine the definition of employment, so that every job will become a "gig" with no benefits, workman's comp, unemployment insurance or pension.

@jeffowski would you mind adding alt-text? 🙏 I would love to boost this

@jeffowski Subsidized by the Saudis, more accurately

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Nothing that can’t be fixed by upping the frequency of their ripoff surge pricing.

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This fact is decidedly unfun

@jeffowski Uber was crossed off of my list of transportation providers a few years ago. WHY would I do business with drivers who don't show-up after you have called for a ride ?! 🖕🏻Uber

@jeffowski the first ride share I took was in NYC in 2013. It was the same price as the taxi, but it was easier, I knew the price up front, the car didn’t smell, and they let me tip on credit card. I’d do it again. #GroundLink

Did I mention they were also Lincoln town cars instead of cabs?

@jeffowski @rberger this I’ve been pointing out for years. It’s amazing how many folks are oblivious to this.

@jeffowski When we take Uber, it is almost always to get TO the train station or the airport. There isn't any bus service here.

Taxi companies are almost never unionized.

@jeffowski Every city needs a https://drivers.coop/

@jeffowski so, every trip in an Uber bleeds the finance industry dry?