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[–] [email protected] 28 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Yes, because the drivers aren't being exploited like the Uber and Lyft drivers are. They offer cheaper fares because they're paid an unfair wage.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)

The trick is them unionising too.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Then it’s gonna be the same price.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

There’s a cost to everything. Taxis were already reasonably efficient. Enjoy your VC funded discount rides while you can

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I feel you’re under the impression that I share the GP point of view. I don’t. I live in a place where ride sharing apps are regulated and I’m thankful for it. Gig economy jobs can fuck right off.

That being said, it’s not cost that killed taxis and made Uber/Lyft appealing. It’s convenience. If the taxis had joined the modern era instead of being stuck in the 90s (including but not exclusively having a “broken” credit card machine and other dubious tactics), they’d probably have had a way better time. They were caught with their pants down and their head up their asses.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

Oh yeah I know, rn the only thing keeping taxis alive is probably the fact that they have dedicated parking spots in some places, usually close to train stations and airports where they easily get business.

“Ride sharing” has also been regulated and now you do need to have the car identified (a crappy sticker on the windshields) and take a course (still cheaper and shorter than actual taxis)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

Sorry, my bad. I meant that Uber and Lyft are more expensive than normal cabs in my area.