Uber and the sharing economy
The US-based car sharing company is fighting for legal status worldwide.
The application-based service is becoming more popular around the world – and causing controversy.
Taxi drivers in Paris recently vented their anger against Uber, complaining of what they called unfair competition.
However, in Canada, a judge rejected a request for an injunction to halt Uber’s operation in Toronto.
The controversy surrounding Uber raises many questions on the future of a so-called sharing economy.
On Inside Story, an in-depth discussion on the future of the sharing economy worldwide.
Presenter: Dareen Abu Ghaida
Guests:
Alex Wood, editor in Chief of The “Memo”, an online publication covering technology, innovation and the changing face of business.
Aral Balkan, founder and Lead Designer of Indie.