Frederik Borgesius
@Frederik_Borgesius@akademienl.social  ·  activity timestamp 5 days ago

Insane.

I’m reading the book by Marietje Schaake.

She mentions Uber’s Greyball program.

I had almost forgotten about it.

‘Once [Uber’s] software had spotted users close to law enforcement offices, the user was promptly served a different, tailor-made experience in a parallel app named Greyball… this made it nearly impossible for those users to get a ride.’

https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691241173/the-tech-coup

#tech #law #uber #platform #economics #books #democracy
Frederik Borgesius
@Frederik_Borgesius@akademienl.social  ·  activity timestamp 5 days ago

Insane.

I’m reading the book by Marietje Schaake.

She mentions Uber’s Greyball program.

I had almost forgotten about it.

‘Once [Uber’s] software had spotted users close to law enforcement offices, the user was promptly served a different, tailor-made experience in a parallel app named Greyball… this made it nearly impossible for those users to get a ride.’

https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691241173/the-tech-coup

#tech #law #uber #platform #economics #books #democracy
The Japan Times
@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 3 weeks ago

Uber and Baidu plan to launch robotaxis on the ride-sharing platform in several markets outside of the U.S. and mainland China through a multiyear partnership. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/07/16/tech/uber-china-baidu-robotaxi/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #tech #uber #baidu #selfdriving #robotaxis #china #us
salguod, man 🍂🍁 lazysupper
@lazysupper@famichiki.jp  ·  activity timestamp last month

While I sipped my morning coffee this, uh, morning, I thought that there should be a free, user-owned, open source alternative to Uber and its ilk. (Because fuck them.)

Naturally I promptly discovered that I'm far from being the first person to think this.

There's a nascent little app called Compañero that does just that. It's actually a Telegram bot, so doesn't require a download (if you've got Telegram).

Read about its small-town beginnings: https://companero.io/about

#uber #lyft #capitalism
salguod, man 🍂🍁 lazysupper
@lazysupper@famichiki.jp  ·  activity timestamp last month

While I sipped my morning coffee this, uh, morning, I thought that there should be a free, user-owned, open source alternative to Uber and its ilk. (Because fuck them.)

Naturally I promptly discovered that I'm far from being the first person to think this.

There's a nascent little app called Compañero that does just that. It's actually a Telegram bot, so doesn't require a download (if you've got Telegram).

Read about its small-town beginnings: https://companero.io/about

#uber #lyft #capitalism
CLondoner92 (New Account)
@CLondoner92@mastodonapp.uk  ·  activity timestamp 3 months ago

The UK’s top food delivery firms— #Deliveroo, Just Eat and #Uber Eats—have signed the Greater #Manchester Food Delivery Charter to improve road safety. In partnership with GMCA, TfGM, police, and fire services, the charter sets safety standards for couriers using bikes and e-bikes. It promotes legal, responsible riding, realistic delivery times, and the reporting of injury collisions. As demand for delivery rises, this initiative supports Greater Manchester’s Vision Zero goal to eliminate road deaths by 2040. Regular ‘days of action’ and enforcement by police will ensure compliance. Companies will also educate couriers on e-bike safety and collaborate with public agencies to enhance safety measures for both riders and the public.
https://news.tfgm.com/press-releases/3135c14b-c6c3-45c8-b939-3339fd13607d/uk-s-biggest-food-delivery-companies-sign-new-charter-to-help-make-greater-manchester-roads-safer