New Data Reveals Uber’s Economic Impact in France – Uber Under the Hood – Medium (Dec 28, 2016)

Part of Uber’s PR push to counter the narrative that’s developed about its antipathy towards regulation is this kind of stuff, designed to showcase the positive impact Uber has on local economies. This Uber blog post cites a Boston Consulting Group study, and highlights the positive contribution made by Uber and other transportation platforms. Apple has successfully used a similar strategy – citing app developer jobs, for example – in arguing for its own positive economic impact.

via New Data Reveals Uber’s Economic Impact in France – Uber Under the Hood – Medium


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