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[–] LoafyLemon@kbin.social 8 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Are they expecting people to pay for the service, AND watch ads?

[–] dan@upvote.au 4 points 1 year ago

It's worked for cable TV (and some streaming services) for a long time. I guess other companies want in on it too. Strange to see Uber doing it though.

Are people really spending that much time in the uber app that the money they'll make is worth the community reaction??