More than 1.5 million people drive for the giant ride-sharing company Uber. But is it a profitable way to make a living? This week on Decrypted, Bloomberg Technology's Brad Stone and Eric Newcomer take us into the world of those drivers trying to make ends meet, even as Uber is locked in a race to provide customers ever-cheaper rides. The story unfolds through the eyes of Sofiane Ouali, one of Uber's very first and most prolific drivers, and his legendary white Lincoln Towncar nicknamed The Unicorn.
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To contact the editors responsible for this story: Pia Gadkari at pgadkari@bloomberg.net, Liz Smith Magnus Henriksson
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