Uber president Jeff Jones is quitting, citing differences over beliefs and approach to leadership

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8. The fact that the company's name is UBER should have been a hint

On the one hand, it's not a bad idea to let people use their one real resource, their car, as a way to make money on the side when they can / want.

On the other hand... omfg yes it's unfair competition. a level playing field means EVERYONE has to play by the rules!

An uber like setup run by region, or even a gov-run operation for people on the lower end of the spectrum is still a great idea. Have them run gov-owned and maintained vehicles because taxis are BLOODY EXPENSIVE!

If you could replace some of the blood thirstier taxi companies with fair-leveled gov-run cabs I think it'd be an improvement for everyone. The cabbies get a better, more stable wage, the vehicles get greener, and people get a safer, more affordable ride.

I think uber took off because of a rebellion against the cab companies more than the drivers themselves... mostly.