Posted on 10/19/2014 5:08:00 AM PDT by Kaslin
There is the biggest problem. Right now these "lords" haven't figured out how to tax these "Robin Hoods" but when they do... Look out!
Uber kicks total butt against taxis, at least in New York City.
First I’ve EVER heard of these businesses
True but is there a vetting process? Could a sex offender be a Uber driver?
The net is the biggest ‘backyard fence’ in history and the neighbors who share tomatoes, gossip, rides to the grocery store or whatnot are going to be very pissed off if the gubmint sticks its snout into their personal business.
Bkmk
The Detroit Bus Company is somewhat similar and competes successfully with the taxpayer funded service.
Its a bit more expensive but people are willing to pay more for far superior service. You can call them like a taxi and they’ll pick you up where you are and they’ll drop you off at the door of where you’re going.
Fox News has reported about Uber
When tens of millions of parents woth family responsibilities are out of work because of Obamanomics we should expect to see an explosion of entrepreneurship. This will herald a profound shift in the economic foundation of the country with small business forcing big business to retrench.
Really? You need to get out more! (just kidding :) )
Seriously though, I’ve used both Uber and AirBnB. I travelled across Europe staying at places i rented on AirBnb. It was a great service. Uber has been half the cost of a cab ride when I’ve used it. Always in a clean, new car with a pleasant driver.
Government hates them because they can’t control them.
Sure, and it could be the only way he has to make a living. He might also be a thug out for a score. More good reasons for CC.
An axe murderer could be an Uber driver
What is CC?
Sure. And a sex offender could be a cab driver too. Or a teacher. Or whatever. The prevailing argument against any new service business these days seems to be “but what about the sex offenders??” As conservatives, we should be concerned about why a business IS a viable idea, and not looking for the one in a million reason that it might not be. In my opinion its the liberals who are always trying to shoot down the new ideas.
concealed carry
I would want the Uber driver to disclose whether he is a sex offender. Even Libertarians support warnings.
gun in your pocket
How does it work?
Are the free lancers offering rides for a fee as they go to work or do they offer rides all day as a business?
Are they in effect sharing the expense of their daily commute or re they in the business of transporting for hire?
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