Ethical Implications Of Uber

“It’s a simple experience and a much more pleasant way to get a ride than stepping onto a busy street and waving at oncoming traffic” (Stone, 2014, p. 53). It is convenient for both the employee and customer to arrange a ride, which makes Uber preferable. Additionally, the employees of Uber are given more benefits than the employees of taxi companies. For example, Uber issues an iPhone with the Uber software, free gear to secure it to their windshield and an hour of orientation (Stone, 2014, p. 52). It is this simplicity that appeals to people seeking employment. They are also using a platform that is accessible to many of their customers, because, as of 2015, “64% of American adults now own a smartphone of some kind” (Smith, 2015). Since their focus is on luxury, innovation, and results, they have transformed the public transportation system in their favor.

Volkswagen is under investigation following reports from the EPA that they had installed software into their engines that deceived emissions testers. Furthermore, engineers updated this software in 2014, claiming that they were improving the vehicles. James Liang, a senior engineer who had worked for Volkswagen for 30 years, admitted to investigators in September of 2016 that he had designed the software in question. Further investigation has revealed that this conspiracy may have involved executives of the company. It is unknown to the public whether Liang was acting under orders when he designed the software or he decided to create it on his own to meet requirements his superiors gave him. Both rule utilitarianism and Kantian duty ethics

Uber, following numerous complaints made by drivers, is rolling out numerous features to give drivers more control. This includes allowing drivers to charge riders who make them wait too long (longer than two minutes), giving drivers control over their requests and even having the ability to place discounts on Uber rides.

Uber has widely known for its lower transaction costs which is resulted from efficiency in operation cost, or in other word low labor cost. Uber drivers is not the company’s employees but independent contractor. Therefore, Uber has been criticized for their treatment to the individuals who provide the service under their smartphone applications and take benefits from them (Dyal-Chand, 2015). Average hourly wages for drivers is around USD8 – 10, exclude their car depreciation (Weber and Silverman, 2015). Therefore, Uber transfers part of operation cost such as vehicle depreciation cost and employee benefits to the drivers as its independent contractor. In her note, Posen comprehensively describes and analyzes the lawsuits from taxi industry and states where it operate. Unfortunately, she only provide a glimpse about the lawsuits from Uber’s drivers without any solution to be

In text 2 “Learning the wonders of the sharing economy in trip to Denver” (2014) by Catharine Hamm, Hamm talks about, how the sharing economy has made her whole experience to Denver, and how impressed she is by the fact that the business is build on trust, as she says “And I didn’t get ripped off - or worse - by anyone. Which may be the most surprising

The dynamics of Intent-Action-Effect contribute to this misunderstanding since the intent of the taxi drivers is to change the way Uber operates so they have to abide by the same rules and regulations taxi drivers do. The action they took is protesting, but the effect was almost the opposite of what they wanted, since now public opinion has shifted and many now view the taxi driver's protests as a nuisance.

Uber. To many, it is the preferred mode of transportation for a sporting event or concert when traffic is mayhem. To others, it’s a convenient and fast way to step up in da club and get your jiggy on. I have used Uber a couple of time in the states and for the most part, the rides were smooth, comfortable, and direct. As I was embarking on my study abroad journey in Puebla, Mexico, my group was advised to use Uber as it is securer than taxis in Mexico. The first week using Uber was lit. Short time waits and swift pick-ups, no confusion with locations, drivers with good music taste and complimentary water and candy. Drivers would even open the car doors for us, classy af [or you can put “such high class

1. The message that the author gives in this article is that Ford completely disregards safety and ethics when making the Ford Pinto. Not only does Ford disregard safety, but they also try to cover up the fact that they are killing many people in the process. The author, gives many examples, and puts emphasis on the fact that Ford took seven years to fix the Pinto problem. The author says that Ford was a case of corporate malpractice in the auto industry. 2.

The leading ride sharing company is planning to offer more deals and discounts not only for their riders but also for their drivers or independent contractors. After a serious of mishaps and confusions on the debate to consider the drivers as employees and not as independent contractors, this new perks provided to the drivers will encourage them to continue to work with the ride sharing company. According to the Uber app, before reaching the destination of the first drop the driver receives the notification for his next trip. This technique will reduce the waiting time of the riders while the drivers who require a break or rest from his trip cannot take a break. So keeping this in mind now the drivers

(Davis, 2015). A peer review was written by Jennie Davis called, Drive at your own risk: Uber Violates Unfair Competition Laws by Misleading Uberx Drivers about their Insurance Coverage, explains that the company, in this case, is misleading and that the firm tell the drivers that they are adequately covered by their insurance with passengers are driving for them as UberX (Davis, 2015). However, in reported cases concerning car accident, Uber was found not communicating with UberX, this omission of the truth lead California State Law to enforce want to be UberX to have insurance the moment they download the app (Davis, 2015). In the end, the Uber Technology, Inc. fail to see give their drivers an understanding of advantages and disadvantages to driving for them, in doing so their empirical history has already misled both employee and consumer (Davis,

The use of ride-sharing applications has become a popular choice to travel from one destination to another. In the past, cities were dominated by the use of taxis as a means of ride choice. As technology and society has evolved, ride-share applications such as Lyft have become a dominating choice for travel. After completing a PEST and SWOT analysis, Lyft can analyze how to proceed going forward to continue its growth and success.

The online marketing today has become an integral part of people’s lives. There people can buy digital products or services from a seller through companies such as Uber, Lyft, Amazon, E-bay, or Airbnb, This development in the online environment calls for new laws to regulate them. The laws reflect the needs, represent solutions to problems that people have noticed in their daily activities, and influence the society. They created within a society will work to develop it, to bring order in it, and to protect its citizens. Along with Uber and Lyft , Airbnb activities were the target of complaints by Chicago residents. In the article “Chicago May Regulate Airbnb,” by John Byrne, the author presents a huge debate about Airbnb regulation. John Byrne

There are a number of ethical business elements and regulatory issues that can impact Southwest’s business environment, with regard to corporate strategy, brand development, and decision-process making. In ethical decision making of the airline industry, crew treatment, personnel wages, overbooked flights, procurement, false or rushed safety reporting, and false advertising, are among the top ethical dilemmas. According to the National Business Ethics Survey of 2013, the five topics that affect organizations include, accounting, social media, harassment and discrimination, health and safety, and technology and privacy (The 5 Biggest Ethical Issues Facing Businesses,” 2018). Translating to airlines such as Southwest, the health,

There have been several instances of driver misconduct that have resulted in the Uber being held liable. This communication is an attempt to provide clarity to drivers and affiliates as to how misconduct affects the whole team. The main principles of Uber will be discussed as well circumstances that can result in company liability. Lastly, policies implemented in order to minimize liability is discussed.

With other luxury brands, competitors had an opportunity as many customers switched their taste and preferences away from Mercedes. Because of this it leaves the market for luxury vehicles that was populated by Mercedes vulnerable to poaching by other big players in the automotive industry.