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Originally Posted by accord1999
Yeah, in the beginning when Uber is subsidizing drivers with VC money. But as time goes on, and Uber drops rates and operating costs start to mount, you'll find the good drivers either gone or gaming the system to earn a living. You'll also find Uber steadily decreasing vehicle quality requirements (some markets allow 15 year old vehicles) and recruiting more desperate drivers.
It's pretty much how every Uber market has gone over time.
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Got any links to stories referencing this? I've never heard decreasing vehicle quality as a concern.
Chicago was one of the first markets to have Uber (since 2011) and I never had any issues with vehicle quality when I was there this summer.