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In Video, Uber CEO Argues with Driver Over Falling Fares

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Re: In Video, Uber CEO Argues with Driver Over Falling Fares

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Post by myblake »

coloneltcb wrote: post #10
envy2 wrote: post #5

Unfortunately, that driver is about to find out what "two party consent" for recordings means.

No, I think Travis has enough bad PR now. He doesn't need to punch down and sue a driver he's already bankrupted

Your reading of Travis strikes me as wildly optimistic.

Re: In Video, Uber CEO Argues with Driver Over Falling Fares

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Post by jbob2000 »

NTDF9 wrote: post #9

How can a driver lose $97000? Not asking in support/opposition of uber. Genuinely curious about what are some ways drivers could get into so much trouble?

He probably took out a loan to buy a nice car/limo to do Uber Black work. Since the rates dropped, he probably can't make the monthly payments, let alone maintenance and gas.

Re: In Video, Uber CEO Argues with Driver Over Falling Fares

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Post by ericcumbee »

koolba wrote: post #8
envy2 wrote: post #5

Unfortunately, that driver is about to find out what "two party consent" for recordings means.

Does that apply to being recorded in a public location (and would the driver's cab count)? Also, for all we know there could be a sign in the black car that says, " Smile you're on candid camera! ".

I think the answer is maybe. http://www.dmlp.org/legal-guide/california-recording-law

Re: In Video, Uber CEO Argues with Driver Over Falling Fares

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Post by frgtpsswrdlame »

To me this illustrates one of the biggest problems we have in america which is the crazy firewall between rich and poor. Kamel wanted to have a serious discussion with Kalanick about how his decisions as CEO were affecting Kamel's life and Kalanick gets upset about this. That's your job! At least it should be. If you can't even handle light criticism from the people you employ, you shouldn't be at the top.

Re: In Video, Uber CEO Argues with Driver Over Falling Fares

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Post by aioprisan »

Does Travis have the temperament to lead this company to a public offering? Given how much baggage he has and how responsible he is for Uber's current sexist culture, I hope investors give keeping Travis on some thinking. Responsibility for a terrible culture that shields sexist management starts at the top.

Re: In Video, Uber CEO Argues with Driver Over Falling Fares

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Post by loeg »

koolba wrote: post #8
envy2 wrote: post #5

Unfortunately, that driver is about to find out what "two party consent" for recordings means.

Does that apply to being recorded in a public location (and would the driver's cab count)? Also, for all we know there could be a sign in the black car that says, " Smile you're on candid camera! ".

Inside of a private car with the windows up isn't public.

I don't know whether California is a two-party consent state, and the specifics of what that requires are different state to state anyway.

Re: In Video, Uber CEO Argues with Driver Over Falling Fares

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Post by dswiese »

frgtpsswrdlame wrote: post #16

To me this illustrates one of the biggest problems we have in america which is the crazy firewall between rich and poor. Kamel wanted to have a serious discussion with Kalanick about how his decisions as CEO were affecting Kamel's life and Kalanick gets upset about this. That's your job! At least it should be. If you can't even handle light criticism from the people you employ, you shouldn't be at the top.

This is driven by the argument that drivers are not employees. He has no vested interest in the drivers circumstances.
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