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17. France is different

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Thu Jun 25, 2015, 05:29 PM

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pictures from today's Uber riot in Paris [View all] Liberal_in_LA Jun 2015 OP

Well, rioting isn't the answer but Uber is a blight on the world, I think. randome Jun 2015 #1

"I dont need cabs that much myself" - maybe you should talk to people who do. Warren DeMontague Jun 2015 #12

This. Ace Rothstein Jun 2015 #52

What I don't understand.... Adrahil Jun 2015 #26

Because medallion owners need cab scarcity Recursion Jun 2015 #33

Yep, you're right I think. Adrahil Jun 2015 #49

'Uber pharmacist, Uber doctor' leftstreet Jun 2015 #2

That last picture says it all frazzled Jun 2015 #5

Yeah, the difference is, you don't need 7 years of medical school Nye Bevan Jun 2015 #6

I don't think that was the point leftstreet Jun 2015 #10

No, I suspect it's about people being pissed off that their monopoly on taxi $$ is threatened. Warren DeMontague Jun 2015 #11

as a small business owner who goes through hoops to meet fire and health regulations KittyWampus Jun 2015 #14

Are you familiar with the way taxi service - medallions, etc- is handled in many US cities? Warren DeMontague Jun 2015 #15

This. It's a HUGE scam. n/t Adrahil Jun 2015 #28

So regulate them, don't do a corrupt arbitrary medallion system Recursion Jun 2015 #36

Good point, and in America, at least, Uber comes complete with Drivers who attack passengers whathehell Jun 2015 #51

Licensed FR cab drivers pay into the FR Secu system, health, retirement, disability, unemployment Pooka Fey Jun 2015 #16

Fine, I can't speak to the Frech experience- but I DO know that in a lot of US cities Warren DeMontague Jun 2015 #22

I agree. It's been a while but I've done loans for taxicab drivers so I've seen some financials. Hassin Bin Sober Jun 2015 #31

Meh. The Uber drivers are scabs leftstreet Jun 2015 #18

Rent seeking is not what unions are for Recursion Jun 2015 #37

Try Ho Chi Min City sometime. :>)) pangaia Jun 2015 #53

No, it's rent-seeking medallion owners pissed their gravy train is threatened Recursion Jun 2015 #34

No but you should probably carry adequate insurance gratuitous Jun 2015 #13

How are any of those things different with cab companies? Egnever Jun 2015 #21

Those are the minimum regulations cab companies operate under gratuitous Jun 2015 #24

I am not sure that is true Egnever Jun 2015 #44

most of this article is about a washed up former celebrity. skip to the bottom for any real msongs Jun 2015 #3

yes, thanks Liberal_in_LA Jun 2015 #4

Mail Online omits that the former celebrity was caught riding in a scab cab on strike day. WHOOPSIE Pooka Fey Jun 2015 #20

did they throw cobblestones? msanthrope Jun 2015 #7

K & R. Thanks for the post. Serious event, difficult issue. appalachiablue Jun 2015 #8

France never had a freedom machine seveneyes Jun 2015 #9

France is different Cheese Sandwich Jun 2015 #17

Poor babies can't take their monopoly for granted Prism Jun 2015 #19

Uh oh. Now you've done it. Warren DeMontague Jun 2015 #23

My passengers smack talk cabs all day Prism Jun 2015 #25

I'm glad you're not creepy. I'd ride with you. I hate creepy drivers. bravenak Jun 2015 #29

Is it cultural? Prism Jun 2015 #32

Some drivers are just hella creepy. bravenak Jun 2015 #35

Oh, helllll no Prism Jun 2015 #40

It was Hollywood... bravenak Jun 2015 #41

Here's an example of what happens with our "legitimate" cab companies, here. Warren DeMontague Jun 2015 #47

Disgusting! bravenak Jun 2015 #48

I have used uber since my husband passed eighteen months ago Mojorabbit Jun 2015 #43

Sorry, but you're part of the problem. philosslayer Jun 2015 #54

Give me taxis or give me death! Renew Deal Jun 2015 #27

You can have them yeoman6987 Jun 2015 #30

Ethnic Black and Brown French Union Labor workers go on Strike. DU yawns. Pooka Fey Jun 2015 #38

Good for the cabbies. Starry Messenger Jun 2015 #39

Cabs in France are a private cartel using government influence to seek rents Recursion Jun 2015 #50

Any other unions you're opposed to? philosslayer Jun 2015 #55

NFL owners. MLB owners. Capital cartels in general Recursion Jun 2015 #56

One mans opinion, Rec. Starry Messenger Jun 2015 #57

Did he own his own medallion? Recursion Jun 2015 #58

I dont care if taxis strike Travis_0004 Jun 2015 #42

Working class unions? Codeine Jun 2015 #45

Uber is union-busting. DemocraticWing Jun 2015 #46

Then taxis need to do a better job christx30 Oct 2015 #59