And yet, there exists a huge database of precise pickup/dropoff points and times for NYC yellow taxicabs that someone obtained using a Freedom of Information Act. http://www.andresmh.com/nyctaxitrips/
I think I'd rather my data only be available to a private company and their handful of engineers than the whole world.
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Difference is OkCupid does it with class. Uber doesn't.
The more and more I hear about this company the more I am thankful we have heavily regulated taxis/cabs.
And yet, there exists a huge database of precise pickup/dropoff points and times for NYC yellow taxicabs that someone obtained using a Freedom of Information Act. http://www.andresmh.com/nyctaxitrips/
I think I'd rather my data only be available to a private company and their handful of engineers than the whole world.
...which Uber will, potentially, drive out of business because their service is cheaper, due to lack of regulation. :(