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An Open Letter to Uber: We Need to Do Right by Our Drivers

11 pointsby StuieKabout 6 years ago

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tracker1about 6 years ago
A lot of times, libertarians get pigeon-holed into a belief that we are corporatist stooges. The fact is, most of us absolutely support the ability of employees to bargain collectively, and actively oppose government protectionism.<p>I truly hope that these drivers are able to negotiate for what they deserve. I&#x27;ve known several people who&#x27;ve tried driving for Uber etc, and very few actually like it, and most have given up on the idea altogether. The reality is there needs to be a bit more transparency, and in the end, the Driver will probably get a larger cut of the income. If they&#x27;re getting less than 30% as it stands, they&#x27;re probably not getting near what they should be. And if the pricing doesn&#x27;t support roughly what minimum wage is (not that I&#x27;m a fan), especially considering wear on one&#x27;s own vehicle, then they should be fighting back (striking as a group).