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> Also the gig economy is overall probably a negative for society as working people do not have the safety of employment along with benefits.

This is not exactly new with Uber/Lyft. I remember a ride with the local taxi company (before they came on the market) where the driver was actually boasting how some previous customer was complaining about him to the dispatch, but he's a contractor so he's safe from any repercussions.

In that situation, at least the 1-star review at Uber/Lyft has a measurable effect.



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