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MKclinch8 t1_iwrzavd wrote

Reply to comment by SoloBurger13 in New York taxi drivers to get first raise in 10 years, riders will pay 23% more by coolguy4206969

Uber operates on a massive consumer surplus for a reason.

The ease of access and convenience they supply trumps yellow cabs. The ridership numbers going in opposite directions for each, supports that.

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SoloBurger13 t1_iws1w9n wrote

The reason is also tied to the price of medallions in order to operate as a taxi vs the ease of renting a car for Uber. Can’t forget that

It’s also tied to the abysmal working conditions and lack of employment protections for Uber drivers

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