The problem is Uber relies on high churn rates for drivers, as they realize being an Uber driver is a fools errand. If the barriers to entry are high, Uber may have to give into driver demands. By being able to ignore them and recruit new drivers, they avoid having to make concessions. If the barrier to entry is to high(as they suggest it is in Calgary) they won't get new drivers. That's probably why they prefer Edmonton's system of Uber paying the fees, as opposed to drivers.
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