Jamie Zawinski collected a good 20 different articles, each covering some nasty corner of Uber, a disgusting or illegal or plainly unethical thing someone there did, or some other reason why we should all stop giving it money. Here's a bonus one he didn't include: Tech and the Fake Market tactic, which points out that unlike other freelancer-based services, Uber treats drivers like employees and sets their prices. And guess what: Lyft is awful too!
Comprehensive roundup of articles about Uber's awfulness
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Uber and Lyft say they'll leave Minneapolis rather than pay drivers its new minimum wage
Minneapolis passed a law requiring rideshare companies to pay its drivers more. Uber and Lyft say they'd rather leave. Lyft and Uber said they will cease operations in Minneapolis after… READ THE REST
Watch how this YouTuber avoids taxi scams at Delhi International Airport
Karl Rock is a New Zealander who has lived in New Delhi for many years. I enjoy his YouTube video where he shares tips for getting around India while avoiding… READ THE REST
Uber and Lyft to pay $328 million for stealing from their drivers
Of the incalculable amount of money stolen from drivers by Uber and Lyft through various accounting shenanigans, $328m will be paid back to them and their lawyers in a settlement… READ THE REST
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