European politicians like startups in principle, but individual startups they want to crush.
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When a startup's business model is completely dependent on ignoring or circumventing these principles, Europe says thanks but no thanks.
A lot of people would like to believe this is why Uber wins, but the real reason is that it's more convenient for users.
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Simply not true. Uber succeeds by exploiting its drivers so it can afford to undercut its competitors, and by bamboozling the public.
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Traditional taxi companies in Norway (where Uber is illegal) have ordering and tracking apps, precomputed and prepaid fares, etc.
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Without breaking the law, one could argue it might not have been so successful. Poor example of a startup given its ethics.
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Uber succeeds because it's cheaper than a cab.
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Right, but the point of this conversation is why is it cheaper? To what extent is it cos they flout good regulations & abuse/trick drivers?
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Also they subsidise trips in many countries thanks to their massive VC funds. It’s easy to be convenient with much lower prices.
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If that were the point why would Uber cheat as much as possible? Are they just stupid? (Though maybe you're right and they are stupid.)
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