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“Limos, from the beginning of time, they know who they're picking up, they usually have a credit card on file, they know where the pickup location is, and so there's essentially a prearrangement of sorts, and, of course, the limo customer knows the driver, knows the company, knows the rates. All…” quote by Travis Kalanick
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“Limos, from the beginning of time, they know who they're picking up, they usually have a credit card on file, they know where the pickup location is, and so there's essentially a prearrangement of sorts, and, of course, the limo customer knows the driver, knows the company, knows the rates. All we've done is make it more accessible.”

Travis Kalanick

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Limo services have long prearranged logistics; now they’re more accessible via apps

In simple terms: Ride‑hailing simplifies booking but builds on existing systems

Key Takeaway

Leverage existing infrastructure for new services

Themes

technology logistics platform economy

Mood

analytical forward‑looking

Type

business technological

When to use this quote

  • urban transport
  • customer service
  • business scaling

Key Concepts

network effects disruption theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to balance convenience with privacy?
  • What safeguards protect users in platform models?
A Different Perspective

Over‑reliance on existing systems can limit innovation

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