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1. excerionsforte · 1790004777 · focus · HN ↗

   Imagine how this could've gone if Uber had used its tracking and vast knowledge of roadways to know to follow up with riders on a cancelled ride on the highway or even deny drivers the right to cancel the trip on the highway because that is unsafe. Could've prevented all this, have they learned from this case to prevent future incidents?

   1. cube00 · 1790007443 · focus · HN ↗

      If the driver wants you out, being unable to cancel the trip on the app won't stop them throwing you out.

      1. account42 · 1790009525 · focus · HN ↗

         But if it means they'll be out of a job they will be less likely to do it.

         I don't think its unreasonable to argue that Uber has a duty not to hand riders over to known reckless drivers.

         1. fckgw · 1790013730 · focus · HN ↗

            They're independent contractors. They can accept and cancel jobs at will.

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