“the bigger issue that councilors are ignoring is that drivers took the work knowing they would not be employees. The biggest benefit of the gig economy is the flexibility people gain.”
Marx’s “double freedom” spotted in the wild 😂
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Editorial valley: Another ‘death to capitalism’ proposal from Portland City Council
To boost drivers' wages, city councilors are considering imposing a cap on how much Uber and Lyft can keep from passengers' fares, the editorial board writes. But instead of constantly turning to regulations, mandates and penalties to achieve goals, Portland leaders should instead try to build the environment that will produce those outcomes.