Ride-sharing

Introduction
Pros
- Pro 1: Ride-sharing is convenient, affordable, and generally safe for riders and drivers alike.
- Pro 2: Rideshare companies create jobs with attractive perks while boosting the economy.
- Pro 3: Ride-sharing has been a boon to consumer choice, increasing transportation options while decreasing the discrimination experienced with taxis.
Cons
- Con 1: Ride-sharing aggravates traffic and environmental problems while taking advantage of riders.
- Con 2: Rideshare drivers earn low pay and receive few, if any, standard worker benefits.
- Con 3: Rideshare companies often deny responsibility for accidents and have a history of poor driver screening, putting passengers at risk.
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An Uber driver holding a smartphone in a Volkswagen car, 2019.

Ride-sharing: Media

Are Ride-sharing apps a benefit to society?

An Uber driver holding a smartphone in a Volkswagen car, 2019.

An Uber driver holding a smartphone in a Volkswagen car, 2019.

Are ride-sharing apps a benefit to society?

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