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How exactly is it 3x less costs? Uber drivers' margin is extremely low, it varies a bit between countries but after energy costs, maintenance/upkeep costs, vehicle acquisition cost and depreciation, etc. their take home pay is low. Pluck the driver out and you still have a car that needs maintenance and energy to run and savings are on the labour cost which Uber already pushed down as much as possible.

I don't see anywhere a way to get 3x less costs in this equation.






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