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spudger 03/29/18 6:32:54 PM #1:	Since December, four taxi drivers have killed themselves, seemingly in response to the intense financial pressures that have accompanied an increase in for-hire vehicles on the city's streets. Yesterday, after a 65-year-old driver hanged himself in his garage, more than 100 drivers gathered to mourn the spate of suicides and demand that the city government more tightly regulate their disruptors. http://links.newsletters.wired.com/servlet/MailView?ms=MTMyMjI0MTES1&r=MjM5NjgxMDE0MTcxS0&j=MTM2MjcwOTM2NwS2&mt=1&rt=0 --- -Only dead fish swim with the current http://error1355.com/ce/spudger.html <cite>spudger posted [p:898727350] in Uber is de... [t:76466106]...</cite> <quote>Since December, four taxi drivers have killed themselves, seemingly in response to the intense financial pressures that have accompanied an increase in for-hire vehicles on the city's streets. Yesterday, after a 65-year-old driver hanged himself in his garage, more than 100 drivers gathered to mourn the spate of suicides and demand that the city government more tightly regulate their disruptors. http://links.newsletters.wired.com/servlet/MailView?ms=MTMyMjI0MTES1&r=MjM5NjgxMDE0MTcxS0&j=MTM2MjcwOTM2NwS2&mt=1&rt=0</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AlephZero 03/29/18 6:38:27 PM #2:	so sad that a government granted monopoly is falling apart because of competition --- "There is value in segregation." - qwertyman2002 01001100 01010101 01000101 00100000 00110100 00110000 00110010 <cite>AlephZero posted [p:898727675] in Uber is de... [t:76466106]...</cite> <quote>so sad that a government granted monopoly is falling apart because of competition</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
darkprince45 03/29/18 6:39:54 PM #3:	AlephZero posted... so sad that a government granted monopoly is falling apart because of competition --- Cubs, Rockies, Grizzlies, Patriots. <cite>darkprince45 posted [p:898727758] in Uber is de... [t:76466106]...</cite> <quote><cite>AlephZero posted...</cite> <quote>so sad that a government granted monopoly is falling apart because of competition</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smashingpmkns 03/29/18 6:40:15 PM #4:	Why don't they just sign up for Uber instead of killing themselves --- Clean Butt Crew <cite>Smashingpmkns posted [p:898727787] in Uber is de... [t:76466106]...</cite> <quote>Why don't they just sign up for Uber instead of killing themselves</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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MC_BatCommander 03/29/18 6:41:08 PM #6:	Smashingpmkns posted... Why don't they just sign up for Uber instead of killing themselves My guess is they don't have an eligible vehicle. --- The Legend is True! <cite>MC_BatCommander posted [p:898727841] in Uber is de... [t:76466106]...</cite> <quote><cite>Smashingpmkns posted...</cite> <quote>Why don't they just sign up for Uber instead of killing themselves</quote> My guess is they don't have an eligible vehicle.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
J03can 03/29/18 6:42:17 PM #7:	The industry i work in is failing... better kill myself! --- Jerry, it's Frank Costanza!!! Mr Steinbrenner's here George is dead - call me back!!!! <cite>J03can posted [p:898727898] in Uber is de... [t:76466106]...</cite> <quote>The industry i work in is failing... better kill myself!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DoctorVader 03/29/18 6:42:32 PM #8:	I feel the pain. These guys put in a lot of money and work for taxis, especially in NYC. But unemployed people who don't want that traditional shit are caking right now. My boys definitely are. They do the Hamptons and New Roc City/New Rochelle, and these motherfuckers bring home like 500 a night over 8-10 hours. --- It all just disappears, doesn't it? Everything you are, gone in a moment, like breath on a mirror. - The Doctor <cite>DoctorVader posted [p:898727907] in Uber is de... [t:76466106]...</cite> <quote>I feel the pain. These guys put in a lot of money and work for taxis, especially in NYC. But unemployed people who don't want that traditional shit are caking right now. My boys definitely are. They do the Hamptons and New Roc City/New Rochelle, and these motherfuckers bring home like 500 a night over 8-10 hours.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
XXHornDogXX 03/29/18 6:43:49 PM #9:	Meh, Uber/Lyft are objectively better. Taxi drivers also drive like shit and get into accidents on a regular basis with no fucks given. <cite>XXHornDogXX posted [p:898727968] in Uber is de... [t:76466106]...</cite> <quote>Meh, Uber/Lyft are objectively better. Taxi drivers also drive like shit and get into accidents on a regular basis with no fucks given.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DoctorVader 03/29/18 6:45:06 PM #10:	XXHornDogXX posted... Meh, Uber/Lyft are objectively better. Taxi drivers also drive like shit and get into accidents on a regular basis with no fucks given. I took an Uber today and he drove worse than a taxi driver. In fucking Boston, which is a shitshow in terms of driving. --- It all just disappears, doesn't it? Everything you are, gone in a moment, like breath on a mirror. - The Doctor <cite>DoctorVader posted [p:898728043] in Uber is de... [t:76466106]...</cite> <quote><cite>XXHornDogXX posted...</cite> <quote>Meh, Uber/Lyft are objectively better. Taxi drivers also drive like shit and get into accidents on a regular basis with no fucks given.</quote> I took an Uber today and he drove worse than a taxi driver. In fucking Boston, which is a shitshow in terms of driving.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SiO4 03/29/18 6:46:39 PM #11:	darkprince45 posted... AlephZero posted... so sad that a government granted monopoly is falling apart because of competition Same is happening with the NYS Lottery, it's glorious to watch. --- "Whatever the reason you're on Mars, I'm glad you're there, and I wish I was with you." ~Carl Sagan. Currently playing: Flight Simulator X.~PC <cite>SiO4 posted [p:898728130] in Uber is de... [t:76466106]...</cite> <quote><cite>darkprince45 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>AlephZero posted...</cite> <quote>so sad that a government granted monopoly is falling apart because of competition</quote></quote> Same is happening with the NYS Lottery, it's glorious to watch.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Howl 03/29/18 6:47:54 PM #12:	I really don't feel bad for them. The government shouldn't interfere and destroy competition when uber offers an objectively better public service. --- Posted with GameRaven 3.3 <cite>Howl posted [p:898728207] in Uber is de... [t:76466106]...</cite> <quote>I really don't feel bad for them. The government shouldn't interfere and destroy competition when uber offers an objectively better public service.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Makeveli_lives 03/29/18 6:49:26 PM #13:	I've never had an uber drive past me because I was black, plenty of taxis though. --- Switch FC: SW-3917-4425-6106 PSN: PiKappaPhi769 <cite>Makeveli_lives posted [p:898728296] in Uber is de... [t:76466106]...</cite> <quote>I've never had an uber drive past me because I was black, plenty of taxis though.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Blue_Dream87 03/29/18 6:49:31 PM #14:	Oh well, fucking adapt to the new market. --- http://i.imgur.com/ymmqXXN.jpg http://i.imgur.com/5iNwXbV.png http://i.imgur.com/HSriaa3.gif http://i.imgur.com/xphiy45.gifv <cite>Blue_Dream87 posted [p:898728302] in Uber is de... [t:76466106]...</cite> <quote>Oh well, fucking adapt to the new market.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Funkydog 03/29/18 6:49:35 PM #15:	I mean, it's awful people took their life over this, but the "cab industry" is awful and I have no regrets to seeing it dismantled tbh. Maybe if taxi's weren't forced to some idiotic system and weren't awful they'd be able to compete. --- http://i.imgur.com/BGbZK.gif <cite>Funkydog posted [p:898728311] in Uber is de... [t:76466106]...</cite> <quote>I mean, it's awful people took their life over this, but the "cab industry" is awful and I have no regrets to seeing it dismantled tbh. Maybe if taxi's weren't forced to some idiotic system and weren't awful they'd be able to compete.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Awesome 03/29/18 6:52:45 PM #16:	SiO4 posted... darkprince45 posted... AlephZero posted... so sad that a government granted monopoly is falling apart because of competition Same is happening with the NYS Lottery, it's glorious to watch. Whats going on with the lottery? --- http://i.imgur.com/gWCYPlD.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Ls3OgWR.jpg <cite>Awesome posted [p:898728478] in Uber is de... [t:76466106]...</cite> <quote><cite>SiO4 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>darkprince45 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>AlephZero posted...</cite> <quote>so sad that a government granted monopoly is falling apart because of competition</quote></quote> Same is happening with the NYS Lottery, it's glorious to watch.</quote> Whats going on with the lottery?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
voldothegr8 03/29/18 6:55:11 PM #17:	Sparksfanboy posted... Taxis follow regulations. Uber does not. Let's not pretend like it's an even playing field. What regulations? --- Oda break tracker 2018- 2 (1) \| THE Ohio State: 11-2 \| Oakland Raiders: 6-10 Super Mario Maker Profile: 1237-0000-0073-02FE <cite>voldothegr8 posted [p:898728604] in Uber is de... [t:76466106]...</cite> <quote><cite>Sparksfanboy posted...</cite> <quote>Taxis follow regulations. Uber does not. Let's not pretend like it's an even playing field.</quote> What regulations?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SiO4 03/29/18 6:55:49 PM #18:	Awesome posted... SiO4 posted... darkprince45 posted... AlephZero posted... so sad that a government granted monopoly is falling apart because of competition Same is happening with the NYS Lottery, it's glorious to watch. Whats going on with the lottery? I mean in particular their 'casinos' they are getting and are about to get stomped by the other casinos that are coming up. The NYS Lottery is an unbelievably incompetent organization. They just had no competition. --- "Whatever the reason you're on Mars, I'm glad you're there, and I wish I was with you." ~Carl Sagan. Currently playing: Flight Simulator X.~PC <cite>SiO4 posted [p:898728639] in Uber is de... [t:76466106]...</cite> <quote><cite>Awesome posted...</cite> <quote><cite>SiO4 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>darkprince45 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>AlephZero posted...</cite> <quote>so sad that a government granted monopoly is falling apart because of competition</quote></quote> Same is happening with the NYS Lottery, it's glorious to watch.</quote> Whats going on with the lottery?</quote> I mean in particular their 'casinos' they are getting and are about to get stomped by the other casinos that are coming up. The NYS Lottery is an unbelievably incompetent organization. They just had no competition.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Villain 03/29/18 6:56:57 PM #19:	Cab drivers are more dangerous in NYC since they are more focused on finding riders than they are on the road. --- http://i.imgur.com/ZWNgMXL.jpg Formerly known as Will VIIII <cite>Villain posted [p:898728693] in Uber is de... [t:76466106]...</cite> <quote>Cab drivers are more dangerous in NYC since they are more focused on finding riders than they are on the road.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Howl 03/29/18 6:57:29 PM #20:	voldothegr8 posted... Sparksfanboy posted... Taxis follow regulations. Uber does not. Let's not pretend like it's an even playing field. What regulations? This is actually true. There's thousands of laws in cities like New York that govern the business of taxis that Uber is not subject to because of the ridesaharing loophole that they conveniently exploit. I say conveniently because it is actually in the publics interest. --- Posted with GameRaven 3.3 <cite>Howl posted [p:898728718] in Uber is de... [t:76466106]...</cite> <quote><cite>voldothegr8 posted...</cite> <quote> <cite>Sparksfanboy posted...</cite> <quote> Taxis follow regulations. Uber does not. Let's not pretend like it's an even playing field. </quote> What regulations?</quote> This is actually true. There's thousands of laws in cities like New York that govern the business of taxis that Uber is not subject to because of the ridesaharing loophole that they conveniently exploit. I say conveniently because it is actually in the publics interest.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
voldothegr8 03/29/18 6:58:50 PM #21:	Howl posted... voldothegr8 posted... Sparksfanboy posted... Taxis follow regulations. Uber does not. Let's not pretend like it's an even playing field. What regulations? This is actually true. There's thousands of laws in cities like New York that govern the business of taxis that Uber is not subject to because of the ridesaharing loophole that they conveniently exploit. I say conveniently because it is actually in the publics interest. Sounds like those regulations are shit and need to be redone to adapt. Uber and the like are superior services. --- Oda break tracker 2018- 2 (1) \| THE Ohio State: 11-2 \| Oakland Raiders: 6-10 Super Mario Maker Profile: 1237-0000-0073-02FE <cite>voldothegr8 posted [p:898728790] in Uber is de... [t:76466106]...</cite> <quote><cite>Howl posted...</cite> <quote><cite>voldothegr8 posted...</cite> <quote> <cite>Sparksfanboy posted...</cite> <quote> Taxis follow regulations. Uber does not. Let's not pretend like it's an even playing field. </quote> What regulations?</quote> This is actually true. There's thousands of laws in cities like New York that govern the business of taxis that Uber is not subject to because of the ridesaharing loophole that they conveniently exploit. I say conveniently because it is actually in the publics interest.</quote> Sounds like those regulations are shit and need to be redone to adapt. Uber and the like are superior services.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Funkydog 03/29/18 7:00:06 PM #22:	voldothegr8 posted... Sounds like those regulations are shit and need to be redone to adapt. Uber and the like are superior services. Basically, yes. But the Taxi's seem to want to remain in the past and not use this to lobby for change. --- http://i.imgur.com/BGbZK.gif <cite>Funkydog posted [p:898728855] in Uber is de... [t:76466106]...</cite> <quote><cite>voldothegr8 posted...</cite> <quote>Sounds like those regulations are shit and need to be redone to adapt. Uber and the like are superior services. </quote> Basically, yes. But the Taxi's seem to want to remain in the past and not use this to lobby for change.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Howl 03/29/18 7:00:37 PM #23:	voldothegr8 posted... Howl posted... voldothegr8 posted... Sparksfanboy posted... Taxis follow regulations. Uber does not. Let's not pretend like it's an even playing field. What regulations? This is actually true. There's thousands of laws in cities like New York that govern the business of taxis that Uber is not subject to because of the ridesaharing loophole that they conveniently exploit. I say conveniently because it is actually in the publics interest. Sounds like those regulations are shit and need to be redone to adapt. Uber and the like are superior services. Yes they absolutely should, but there's no way to technically do that without upending the entire taxi industry there, which is what the issue is. --- Posted with GameRaven 3.3 <cite>Howl posted [p:898728892] in Uber is de... [t:76466106]...</cite> <quote><cite>voldothegr8 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Howl posted...</cite> <quote> <cite>voldothegr8 posted...</cite> <quote> <cite>Sparksfanboy posted...</cite> <quote> Taxis follow regulations. Uber does not. Let's not pretend like it's an even playing field. </quote> What regulations? </quote> This is actually true. There's thousands of laws in cities like New York that govern the business of taxis that Uber is not subject to because of the ridesaharing loophole that they conveniently exploit. I say conveniently because it is actually in the publics interest.</quote> Sounds like those regulations are shit and need to be redone to adapt. Uber and the like are superior services.</quote> Yes they absolutely should, but there's no way to technically do that without upending the entire taxi industry there, which is what the issue is.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
voldothegr8 03/29/18 7:04:11 PM #24:	Howl posted... voldothegr8 posted... Howl posted... voldothegr8 posted... Sparksfanboy posted... Taxis follow regulations. Uber does not. Let's not pretend like it's an even playing field. What regulations? This is actually true. There's thousands of laws in cities like New York that govern the business of taxis that Uber is not subject to because of the ridesaharing loophole that they conveniently exploit. I say conveniently because it is actually in the publics interest. Sounds like those regulations are shit and need to be redone to adapt. Uber and the like are superior services. Yes they absolutely should, but there's no way to technically do that without upending the entire taxi industry there, which is what the issue is. I don't know about all that. It woukd certainly suck for medallion owners but we can't all be winners. --- Oda break tracker 2018- 2 (1) \| THE Ohio State: 11-2 \| Oakland Raiders: 6-10 Super Mario Maker Profile: 1237-0000-0073-02FE <cite>voldothegr8 posted [p:898729074] in Uber is de... [t:76466106]...</cite> <quote><cite>Howl posted...</cite> <quote><cite>voldothegr8 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Howl posted...</cite> <quote> <cite>voldothegr8 posted...</cite> <quote> <cite>Sparksfanboy posted...</cite> <quote> Taxis follow regulations. Uber does not. Let's not pretend like it's an even playing field. </quote> What regulations? </quote> This is actually true. There's thousands of laws in cities like New York that govern the business of taxis that Uber is not subject to because of the ridesaharing loophole that they conveniently exploit. I say conveniently because it is actually in the publics interest.</quote> Sounds like those regulations are shit and need to be redone to adapt. Uber and the like are superior services.</quote> Yes they absolutely should, but there's no way to technically do that without upending the entire taxi industry there, which is what the issue is.</quote> I don't know about all that. It woukd certainly suck for medallion owners but we can't all be winners.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
spudger 03/30/18 9:38:19 AM #25:	Bump --- -Only dead fish swim with the current http://error1355.com/ce/spudger.html <cite>spudger posted [p:898758497] in Uber is de... [t:76466106]...</cite> <quote>Bump</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The Admiral 03/30/18 9:39:48 AM #26:	Yep, NY Post did an article on this last week: https://nypost.com/2018/03/24/ride-sharing-apps-are-driving-nyc-cabbies-into-financial-ruin/ --- - The Admiral <cite>The Admiral posted [p:898758543] in Uber is de... [t:76466106]...</cite> <quote>Yep, NY Post did an article on this last week: https://nypost.com/2018/03/24/ride-sharing-apps-are-driving-nyc-cabbies-into-financial-ruin/</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
YOUHAVENOHOPE 03/30/18 9:42:32 AM #27:	In Korea, the taxi service was so strong that Uber couldn't find a foothold for competition In fact, the taxi service basically turned into Uber, with smartphone ordering and stuff This is like the first ever case of "maybe they should have been working harder" --- http://i.imgur.com/kpXTakw.gif http://i.imgur.com/Pto3yPa.jpg http://media.giphy.com/media/NBVBnHv8bV13q/giphy.gif <cite>YOUHAVENOHOPE posted [p:898758640] in Uber is de... [t:76466106]...</cite> <quote>In Korea, the taxi service was so strong that Uber couldn't find a foothold for competition In fact, the taxi service basically turned into Uber, with smartphone ordering and stuff This is like the first ever case of "maybe they should have been working harder"</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gamer167 03/30/18 9:43:16 AM #28:	Taxi Cabs fucking SUCK. Im glad theyre losing business, let them crumble. <cite>gamer167 posted [p:898758669] in Uber is de... [t:76466106]...</cite> <quote>Taxi Cabs fucking SUCK. Im glad theyre losing business, let them crumble.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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