When I started using Uber a few years ago, I was thrilled.
Their app was so much more convenient than regular taxi service, and the drivers seemed a lot nicer while also offering cheaper rides.
But after some time and talks with disappointed drivers, I found out what was behind the fuss: an ugly business model coupled with unfair working conditions.
Unfortun ... Show More
Dec 17
E186 Pourquoi Toulouse est devenue la ville préférée des Français ?
En 2025, ça y est, Toulouse a détrôné Lyon et est montée sur le podium des villes les plus peuplées de France. Mais pourquoi tant de personnes ont-elle décidé de s'installer dans cette commune du Sud-Ouest de la France ? Ingrid a un avis sur la question, puisqu'elle-même a pris c ... Show More
30m 47s
May 2024
#271 A Terrifying Flying Experience
In this episode, I talk all about transportation. I know - it sounds a bit boring! But there's a lot to talk about.We'll be discussing my terrifying flight experience where it felt like we almost crashed, how to talk about different types of transport and commuting, and then we e ... Show More
37m 39s
Oct 2017
Can we do better than Uber?
Last month, Transport for London announced it was withdrawing ride-hailing firm Uber's license to operate in the capital. Despite complaints over passenger safety and poor treatment of drivers, many Londoners came to Uber's defence, valuing its convenience. But what if we could b ... Show More
29m 51s
Nov 2023
L’économie de partage ou collaborative
<p>In this episode, Gaelle explains the concept of the sharing economy, also called collaborative consumption. From its utopic beginnings in California to the giants that have now emerged like AirBnB and Uber, you will get a clear understanding of the principles and how it has ev ... Show More
26m 29s
Oct 2021
Uber: The Undeletable App - [Business Breakdowns, EP. 31]
Today, we’re breaking down Uber. Despite a corporate history that spans just over a decade, the ink spilled on Uber could have its own wing in a library. So rather than record with our typical Breakdown format, we decided to host two portfolio managers and familiar guests on the ... Show More
1 h