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What's the world coming to?
"A recent (yet to be peer-reviewed) study found that, after Uber enters new markets, the rates of ambulance rides typically go down, meaning fewer people call professionals in favor of the cheaper option. "
"I was torn between whether to call 911 or continue to the ER, but ... I figured I’d get there quicker than an ambulance."
Link: Passengers Who Call Uber Instead Of An Ambulance Put Drivers At Risk
Comments
The answer is easy. Uber911. Anyone can call it and the bill goes to the insurance company.
LOL. Umm, wait. That's genius.
Seriously... shouldn't that be a thing? and they should make the request so that it cannot be ignored or caneled by a nearby Uber driver.
It's all fun and games until someone dies in an Uber on the way to the hospital.
Can you imagine a cleanup fee on a bloody mess you may leave?
This isn't anything to do with convenience or availability of the car. It isn't even about getting to the hospital faster. It's all about HOW EXPENSIVE AMBULANCES ARE!!!!
I paid $1600 for an ambulance once for a 20 minute ride. and that's after the insurance. Total bullcrap. I followed my wife in my car the whole time and I got there only 2 minutes after her. Here's an article for a dude who paid $2700. (link)
Uber is now disrupting the ambulance business which is a total scam!
The problem is AFTER the pick up. You don't want your Uber getting stuck in traffic.
Once all the cars are autonomous, every robotaxi should have an emergency mode with sirens and all. How cool would that be?!