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"Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi spelled out a strategy to combat those trends on the company’s earnings call, largely reliant on bettering the company’s algorithms. Uber is working to improve the function of matching riders to drivers and each other, as well as increasing the number of seats filled in each ride, something that will improve profitability. And Uber is also working to create better partnerships with local transit agencies in its effort to entice more passengers to take shared trips rather than drive alone."

I don't see how those things will improve profitability.

[ProtectOurFreedom]

It’s not obvious how those things will improve profitability, is it?

Putting more people in a vehicle means a lower price per passenger. I want to get from A to B without having to stop at D, E, and F. I used to HATE airport shared rides that did that, but I used them because they were so much cheaper than a private car straight to the airport. I expect a deep discount if you make me stop at D, E and F on the way to my destination.