@Buzzwords Re: Symbiotic relationship
By that token its a two way street.
1) You can still hail a cab via the App (Curb)
2) You can still use Lyft
3) You can figure something else out like hailing a cab the old fashion way.
So what would happen if Uber suddenly lost 30-40% of its customers?
Very public and issues like these won't be relegated to tech web sites but front page on half a dozen printed news papers and on the Tube.
The other issue is which apps do you rely on?
On my iPhone, I don't turn on location services because the ToS has it set to either be off or always on.
Which means Uber can track you even if you're not using the app.
I am close to removing the app altogether and just use a limo service when I need rides where I can't easily hail a cab or drive. And yes, limo services are cheaper than Uber when you factor in Uber's surge pricing.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
