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John Poet

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2. As I understand it, the riders are able to OPT-OUT of any Uber-pools,

Fri Jul 29, 2016, 01:59 AM

Jul 2016

but they HAVE to opt-out at the time of their order.

From a driver's standpoint, it ends up being a lot more work for very little more money-- all those extra pickups and drop-offs...

I thought about doing this, but Uber requires a larger and newer car than I have, and as they cut rates drivers make less and less. Uber has been cutting rates, trying to put traditional taxi companies out of business. THEN, when they've wiped out their competitors and think they have a large enough market share, they can raise rates dramatically, and customers will have many fewer options.

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How Uber punishes drivers who refuse to use UberPool [View all] FrodosPet Jul 2016 OP

IS UBERPOOL DRIVING UBER’S BRAND OFF THE DEEP END? FrodosPet Jul 2016 #1

As I understand it, the riders are able to OPT-OUT of any Uber-pools, John Poet Jul 2016 #2

That seems to be the plan FrodosPet Jul 2016 #3

As for "UberPoo" FrodosPet Jul 2016 #4

Why would you think about doing Uber? It's Unregulated Capital. It's akin to scabs busing unions. KittyWampus Jul 2016 #6

F*ck Uber and AirB&B and all like them. They are unregulated and screw over legitimate businesses KittyWampus Jul 2016 #5

^^^^^^^^^ X 1000 NightWatcher Jul 2016 #7

Pretty much this maxsolomon Jul 2016 #9

Yep. I refuse to use either. kcr Jul 2016 #8

I wish they had that app for local taxis Sgent Jul 2016 #10