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In reply to the discussion: Bashing Uber and Lyft? [View all]yeoman6987
(14,449 posts)33. I don't think that at all
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but what I posted is, in your terms "absolutely false" but not once did you contradict me
Demonaut
May 2016
#6
you did say "from another thread" but without the link it was confusing, I'm glad you agree, thanks
Demonaut
May 2016
#11
thanks, the tips are more than the monetary value, it lets us know we're appreciated
Demonaut
May 2016
#8
I'm happy for him and for you and for all the people who find Uber a superior product. But you guys
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
May 2016
#53
The fact that they call themselves a union doesn't make it so. They don't do collective bargaining
Recursion
May 2016
#22
They are bargaining with the cities that regulate their rates and working conditions.
pnwmom
May 2016
#24
Funny, the Teamsters Union represents cab drivers and they think they're a union.
pnwmom
May 2016
#26
Did you catch where I mentioned the recent rule change that made that possible?
Recursion
May 2016
#27
Here is more information on how unions are engaged in COLLECTIVE BARGAINING for taxi drivers.
pnwmom
May 2016
#30
And taxi medallion owners usually have a ton of political power at the city level
Recursion
May 2016
#16
Hopefully Uber can keep a steady supply of fresh new drivers for a long time to come
FrodosPet
May 2016
#70
Where did you get your MISinformation about background checks from? Uber? Lol
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
May 2016
#23
if you taken the time to the read the entire thread you would see the requirements
Demonaut
May 2016
#39
LOL From top to bottom you're all hypocritical crybabies. You want everything on your terms.
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
May 2016
#42
What pumpkin patch do you live in? Unlike city cab drivers, Uber drivers aren't obligated to take
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
May 2016
#34
lol, this idiot term "pumpkin patch" is rather funny...and justifies my post about ignorance
Demonaut
May 2016
#40
I am glad you created this thread. People only hear Uber's side of the argument because they never
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
May 2016
#44
and continue demonstrate your lack of knowledge of the multiple sides of this issue
Demonaut
May 2016
#46
Are you an employee or a business man? Do you have a business license to operate legally in your
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
May 2016
#35
yes, I have a business license, I'm just a guy who's trying to get by until I find something better
Demonaut
May 2016
#41
Of course you have a business license because Uber drivers never lie or break the law. They never
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
May 2016
#43
Doesn't matter one fucking bit. I'm not done with you. You don't want to read anything but Uber's
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
May 2016
#49
Fingerprints will "CRIPPLE" ridesharing! LOL Uber & Lyft are run by Ayn Randian
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
May 2016
#37
Let's take this one lawsuit at a time. Uber Lie #1: Alleged Background checks
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
May 2016
#45
What is a myth? That libertarian attitudes will force us all to work for peanuts?
Jackie Wilson Said
May 2016
#58
We can't let it happen. That's why we formed a union. A year ago, City Council didn't really know
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
May 2016
#61
His Hollywood agent mogul brother was an early and big investor and stands to make at least $1B
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
May 2016
#63
I forgot to mention, the biggest single of things to come is the Fight For 15 movement
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
May 2016
#64
It's a temp job for me, and you're right, it's robbing Peter to pay Paul but I've few options
Demonaut
May 2016
#60