I read recently an article that claims the Driver’s Co-op is “fighting Uber’s model” —but, having talked with most TDC’s key players, I believe what’s good for Uber is good for them too.
Fighting Uber’s model means three things: 1) replacing its app and network of contractors, 2) abolishing its third parties selling services to drivers like selling shovels to gold miners, and 3) strengthening state and federal labor laws giving workers wage protections and right to a union.
The Driver’s Coop may do 1, but they have resisted 2 and 3.
At most, I believe they are friendly competition to Uber, not yet the fighter that the labor and cooperative movements need. But/and I think the Driver’s Co-op to do better.
Fighting Uber’s model means three things: 1) replacing its app and network of contractors, 2) abolishing its third parties selling services to drivers like selling shovels to gold miners, and 3) strengthening state and federal labor laws giving workers wage protections and right to a union.
The Driver’s Coop may do 1, but they have resisted 2 and 3.
At most, I believe they are friendly competition to Uber, not yet the fighter that the labor and cooperative movements need. But/and I think the Driver’s Co-op to do better.