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Uber is problematic - but you’ll keep using it anyway
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Uber is problematic - but you’ll keep using it anyway

Since Uber’s inception in 2012, many people have taken a ride in an Uber car or at least understand the principles behind the popular ride-sharing service. For the unaware, Uber works by facilitating a transaction between someone who is able to drive someone else around and someone who is
Mar 1, 2017 4 min read
The Sharing Economy and the Rise of the Freelancer
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The Sharing Economy and the Rise of the Freelancer

The past five years have seen the global rise of the sharing economy and, particularly in Australia, the market is dominated by Airbnb and Uber. [1] Further abroad, the sharing economy encompasses nearly every aspect of the service industry; from dog walking (Pawshake) to home cooked meals (EatWith) and everything
Oct 1, 2015 5 min read
The Economics of Uber
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The Economics of Uber

Uber is a mobile application which connects passengers to willing, private drivers who pick them up and drive them where they need to go, much like a taxi service. Uber itself earns revenue by taking a 20% cut of fare cost. Currently, Uber is making headlines for various legal issues
Aug 19, 2014 3 min read
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