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How data drives Uber's efficient but controversial business

How data drives Uber's efficient but controversial business model

05/02/2019

PBS News Hour

How data drives Uber's efficient but controversial business

Clip: 5/2/2019 | 8m 37sVideo has Closed Captions

How data drives Uber's efficient but controversial business model

With a presence in 65 countries, ride-sharing company Uber has conducted about 10 billion trips in its lifetime -- about 15 million per day. Paul Solman looks at how economists are using this treasure trove of data.

05/02/2019

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