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mespilus
Interesting news on Uber. I find them to be a disappointing company.
My general objections: hugely arrogant; toxic corporate culture; haemorrhaging VC funds to crush opposition (and then prices will rise); unashamedly ignoring regulations and responsibilities; blatant tax evasion; no regard for 'employee' rights.
It's obviously great to be able to get a cheap taxi, but it's not right that Uber employees (as a direct result of artifically suppressed fares) and the state (as an indrect result of lower tax payments) should pay the price, while Travis & co cream off their profits.