Enshitification is a nearly perfect process. We should not doubt it.
Comment on Uber’s algorithmic pricing leaves drivers and passengers worse off
14th_cylon@lemm.ee 2 days ago
has found that Uber’s use of dynamic pricing has led to higher fares for passengers and lower earnings for drivers, whilst increasing Uber’s share of revenue
so, working as intended…
Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 1 day ago
bassad@jlai.lu 1 day ago
It’s not enshitification as it was shit since the beginning : how this company was allowed to bypass workers protection laws (working time, minimum wage…), to burn investor’s money with no limit and no real business plan (12 years burning cash without revenue) ?
Yeah people enjoyed their cheap ride, but now the cost is high.
Strider@lemmy.world 2 days ago
Exactly, that would be the point.
digger@lemmy.ca 2 days ago
But what about the shareholders?
MysteriousSophon21@lemmy.world 2 days ago
classic case of venture capital subsidizing rides to gain market dominance, then squeezing both sides once the competition is gone - the entire gig economy buisness model in a nutshell.