Uber’s problems could send shockwaves through the on-demand economy

Uber’s battles with regulation and disregard for local laws governing the running of its service are not new. Whether that’s casually disregarding the threat of fines (or worse) in France or working closely with authorities in places like India to get the service back up and running following the safety concerns of passengers. However, there’s a storm brewing that could potentially threaten the company’s whole business model – and it’s not just a problem for Uber. Until now, it has managed to expand rapidly and scale its service into new markets relatively cheaply, flooding the streets with its drivers. In the…

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