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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsUber founder tries to have his cake and eat it too.
Who knew that Travis Kalanik's collusion with the Trump administration was all about getting underpaid Uber drivers a seat at the table until they can be replaced by driverless cars? As per his Facebook page:
"We partner around the world optimistically in the belief that by speaking up and engaging we can make a difference. Our experience is that not doing so shortchanges cities and the people who live in them. This is why I agreed in early December to join President Trumps economic advisory group..."
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"I understand that many people internally and externally may not agree with that decision, and thats OK. It's the magic of living in America that people are free to disagree. But whatever your view please know that Ive always believed in principled confrontation and just change; and have never shied away (maybe to my detriment) from fighting for whats right."
My husband (retired FDNY) drives for Uber. There was 5X surge pricing for jobs to Kennedy Airport last night. Due to a somewhat spontaneous work action by NYC cabbies, no one would answer the calls.
https://www.facebook.com/traviskal/posts/1331814113506421
msongs
(67,441 posts)Blue_Tires
(55,445 posts)Hopefully they lose a lot of business over this
Nwgirl503
(406 posts)Lyft it'll be for me. Or regular old taxis.
This will increase Lyft's fleet. And they allow and encourage you to tip their drivers, too!
Cha
(297,652 posts)Not drumpf's America, you dumbass
PoiBoy
(1,542 posts)For people who are interested in leaving Uber's service, simply deleting the app isn't enough. To completely remove yourself from Uber, you need to visit the link below to remove yourself from Uber completely.
https://help.uber.com/h/24010fe7-7a67-4ee5-9938-c734000b144a
LaydeeBug
(10,291 posts)It did NOT delete my account. I was able to sign right back in again.
I straight up told them it was their support of Donald Trump though
PoiBoy
(1,542 posts)...to stop the bleeding...
Like when you want to drop your phone or internet service... they make all kinds of deals to get you to stay... expect a $50.00 credit coming soon... lol..