TPM Reader DC shares her thoughts on the latest revelations about Uber …
This line from your piece about Uber today struck me, “But if you think Uber isn’t safe or is tied to creepy or menacing behavior that may directly affect you, that’s the kind of perception – accurate or not – that could sink the whole operation.”
That’s really the thing. I’m a 41 year old mother of 2 and I primarily use Uber to ferry my children around various cities (DC more than NYC, because the DC cabs are so weird and sketchy). And that’s the thing – I’ve chosen to use Uber instead of the weird, sketchy DC cabs (in NYC, I’ve typically used Uber when it is raining or when the cabs are changing shifts), but why would I use Uber if they’re even weirder and sketchier than the DC cabs? I’m not saying that wealthy mothers make up a big part of Uber’s sales, but I’m very hesitant to use Uber right now and I don’t think I’m alone in that.
