Last time I checked, France was still a quite functional first world economy, independent of recent attempt by certain press outlets to place it near every ideological precipice you can think of (I'm looking at you, The Economist).
Taxi drivers have higher costs than Uber drivers because of two reasons: Firstly, they must comply with lots of regulations that are specific to taxis and the driving thereof. Secondly, they are unionized, thus keeping the taxi rates from dropping too low.
Both points deserve to be debated and none of them is a no-brainer in favor of Uber. Especially regarding the regulation issue, I personally am not inclined to sympathize with Uber. Most of that regulation is there for a reason.
Avoid regulations that exist for a reason (Uber), tout profits as why those who comply are failing, cry about free market when the language of the law catches up reducing profit margins.
No, unions prevent their employees being exploited and working for a bowl of rice a day. I'm not saying unions are without their problems and corrupt practices, but as far as I'm concerned they are generally a force for good.
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Agreed.
Kind of hard to get a business off the ground when Unions control everything and free enterprise is essentially suffocated out of the country.
The ironic part of the Uber story was the Taxi Union complaining about "unfair practices".
Wait a minute...
Last time I checked, France was still a quite functional first world economy, independent of recent attempt by certain press outlets to place it near every ideological precipice you can think of (I'm looking at you, The Economist).
Taxi drivers have higher costs than Uber drivers because of two reasons: Firstly, they must comply with lots of regulations that are specific to taxis and the driving thereof. Secondly, they are unionized, thus keeping the taxi rates from dropping too low.
Both points deserve to be debated and none of them is a no-brainer in favor of Uber. Especially regarding the regulation issue, I personally am not inclined to sympathize with Uber. Most of that regulation is there for a reason.
Startups of any kind have a big problem in france. Most people are employed by these huge companies.
I think you could apply that maxim to anywhere that isn't SV.
Avoid regulations that exist for a reason (Uber), tout profits as why those who comply are failing, cry about free market when the language of the law catches up reducing profit margins.
No, unions prevent their employees being exploited and working for a bowl of rice a day. I'm not saying unions are without their problems and corrupt practices, but as far as I'm concerned they are generally a force for good.