Uber CEO balks after a reporter tells him the cost of his 2.9-mile Uber ride: ‘Oh my God. Wow.’::undefined

    • wolfpack86@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      That was the original idea. Pick people up going the way you’re going. Minimal extra mileage, and get paid for the small inconvenience.

      But now people are driving just to drive.

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      1 year ago

      Yes, and Airbnb was supposed to be renting out your own home while you’re away to make a few extra bucks.