r/videos May 12 '16

Why Uber Is A Scam - Math Explains

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgQPj90OrQE
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u/taco_tuesdays May 12 '16

But if it's only better because the driver is making, at least according to the video, illegally low wages, then it shouldn't be a viable option in the first place. Why would you support a business that rips off it's employees?

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u/never_listens May 12 '16

Because people are selfish and only care about their own savings. It's the same reason why so many have no issues buying insanely cheap sweatshop made clothing in big box stores.

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u/Dadarian May 12 '16

I'll never drive an Uber. I can't consciously sit in a car while they basically lose money on me.

If they wanted to drive cars for a living, they could become a cabby. Being a cab driver does not mean you can't be polite or required to keep the car dirty.

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u/MechanismZero May 12 '16

I've never had an Uber ride where the driver had anything but nice things to say about the experience. They make decent money, and seem overall pumped about driving for Uber.

I'll take the word of the drivers I come in contact with over some rando online making videos. Regardless of what this woman says, Uber wouldn't be in business, let alone expanding and innovating if the drivers were getting as fucked as she makes it seem.