I just read that Parisian taxis would go on strike this Monday morning to protest a recent judgement that DID NOT prohibit Uber! I know they have a lot of constraints (including the fact that they have to buy the "right to be a taxi" (a licence) for about 300 000 €), but still... I don't think they will will in the end for the population is clearly in favor of alternative solutions; not only because of the price of course, but also because of the poor level of service that regular taxis deliver. I took this photo in 2007.
Uber is here as well, though the municipal governments are trying to put them out of business.
ReplyDeleteI was always uncomfortable with Über name. And it turns out, they have been collecting & tracking private customer information beyond what is necessary for their business, they've been submitting fake ride requests with a competitor, they apparently don't run background checks on their drivers (alleged sexual assault and thefts in several countries), and the CEO has actually suggested running a smear campaign of some reporters who have reported items that could be viewed as negative (all in fun, he claims). Not for me, thank.
ReplyDeleteI thought truck drivers were going to be on strike tomorrow, but I guess taxis too! You have to be happy missing all the fun of another strike.
ReplyDeletePas de problème—my own two feet hardly ever go on strike!
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