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		Reubend on May 18, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Uber cuts 3000 more jobs, closes 45 offices Centuries ago, people got by with horses. Does that mean that cars aren't essential? Ridesharing services allow for an unprecedented level of mobility for those who don't already own cars.

dbancajas on May 18, 2020 [–]

You could say the same for taxis. If uber cost 100$/ride you wouldn't be claiming it is unprecedented. It will die because no one wants to pay for it with the real cost: livable wage + proper car insurance.

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