• @[email protected]OP
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    672 years ago

    Yeah exactly - the proposal here is to have a driver-owned worker cooperative run the app.

        • @[email protected]
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          92 years ago

          Nah it’s just that it uses blockchain technology for some reason (hype I guess), but it’s not coin related. (Blockchains can be used for other purposes than money).

          • @[email protected]
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            132 years ago

            The Blockhain idea is actually great, crypto-currency is the scam. People need to learn differentiate.

            • @[email protected]
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              72 years ago

              I have yet to see any Blockchain application that wouldn’t be better without a Blockchain

              • @[email protected]
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                62 years ago

                Or leave an audit trail for a logistics business for example.

                There are a gazillion use cases, most overlooked because of the coin stench.

    • Pennomi
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      92 years ago

      That’s a great idea, if someone can bring the software and enough advertising to make it successful. It’s really hard but possible.

      • @[email protected]OP
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        262 years ago

        It has already been done, that’s what the article is about: https://drivers.coop/

        Currently based in NYC, but getting ready for a big launch in Minneapolis in response to the incumbent rideshare companies pulling out of the city in protest of increased rideshare regulation. Big opportunity to seize some marketshare without needing that much startup capital if your better financed competitors are removing themselves from that part of the market.

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          92 years ago

          Best of luck to them. I’d love if this became a reality, it would make the whole gig economy a better place.

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          22 years ago

          Past few times I have tried it. No drivers in Denver. I will keep trying but they need more drivers and this is not something that happens overnight

          • @[email protected]OP
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            22 years ago

            Yeah I think it’s pretty much just in NYC for now, with a big launch in Minneapolis in progress. Hopefully they get to Denver soon!