"The system has been rigged by politicians to prevent change. Any government that attempts to deregulate the transportation sector, will be met with obstacles in the legislature, resulting in a populist opposition winning subsequent elections."
"Now, Uber is taking on, perhaps, its second most challenging quest as it attempts to bring its First World ridesharing platform to the developing nation of India—where neither smartphones nor cars are plentiful among its citizenry."
Every cycle I write this damn story. Maybe when Pelosi isn't Democratic Leader appointing her horrible losing DCCC chairs anymore, I'll be able to finally retire it-- maybe. For as far back as I can remember the self-loathing Democrats at the DCCC give potential congressional candidates extra points for serveral things-- being wealthy first and foremost, but being an "ex"-Republican a close second. In 2006.
"There is a growing trend of late, where individuals seeking emergency medical attention have opted to use ridesharing services to transport themselves to the emergency room instead of relying on a traditional government ambulance."
The New York Times has issued a major blast against the gig economy, and it has all the features of this genre of writing: find anything in the sector that might be improved, or is improving, and treat it as something government should crush immediately, regardless of the results for people who are actually choosing in favor of this form of market participation. An editorial as bad as this calls for a good fisking.
Wilmington, NC — A powerful video, taken by an attorney while being harassed by police, illustrates the power of filming — and why cops will lie through their teeth, apply intimidation tactics, and threaten you to get you to stop it.
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick was recorded in a heated debate with an Uber Black driver over dropping fare prices, in an unscripted, dashcam video moment.
The video was released to Bloomberg. Uber has declined to comment on the confrontation.
Uber CEO Kalanick kicked off the debate…
“So, we are reducing the number of black cars in our team over the next six months.”
“You probably saw some emails.”
Black car driver Kamel replied…
Mexican malware, supernova spotted and even more space bugs + this day in history w/Nixon in China and our song of the day by The Golden Filter on your Morning Monarchy for February 21, 2017.
21st Century Wire says…
A group of top Silicon Valley tech companies have filed a rare legal brief stating Trump Administration’s Executive Order on immigration is discriminatory and “departs dramatically from the principles that have governed our immigration law for decades.”
The last time I drank a Coke (or Pepsi) I was barely 20; it was in 1970. There was no social media then (aside from postcards) and international telephone calls were way too expensive for someone like me. So, while I was making my way by land across the world I depended on letters from home for news.
