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This Article is From Mar 22, 2018

How The Uber Economy Helps Riders At The Expense Of Drivers

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It may be hard to remember, but not too long ago, hailing a taxi in many cities was often a hassle. Ever since companies like Uber and Lyft entered the world, it's become a lot easier for consumers to catch a ride -- and a lot tougher for drivers to make a living. Henry Farber, a Princeton University economist, joins Scott Lanman of Bloomberg News and Daniel Moss of Bloomberg View to explain the dynamics of this industry -- and how it may be upended once again by driverless cars.

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To contact the author of this story: Scott Lanman in Washington at slanman@bloomberg.net.

To contact the editor responsible for this story: Topher Forhecz at tforhecz@bloomberg.net.

©2018 Bloomberg L.P.

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