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We live in the future! (lemmy.zip)

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[–] T156@lemmy.world 5 points 12 hours ago

They were also presented as being cheaper and more ethical. You didn't risk being roped into paying a higher price because the cabbie deliberately took a long route, or be surprised by the price being different in person. You could order an Uber, and you'd pay only what was in the app.