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[-] abk16@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

I wonder if there could exist a solution for services like these, but decentralized, as to cut out the greedy middleman as much as possible. I mean, lemmy sort of is the application of this concept. Sure, there's still costs with running servers etc., but the protocol regulates much of the interaction.

[-] deathbird@mander.xyz 2 points 1 year ago

The company (Uber, Instacart, etc) is basically:

  1. An app for drivers/shoppers.
  2. An app for consumers.
  3. The servers to facilitate communication.
  4. A subcontracted call center in India for support and customer service.
  5. A third-party payroll processor.
  6. A handful of administrative people and techs to keep it running. Plus some shareholders to take the money.

So not counting drivers and contracted services, it's practically a small business. Seems easy enough to emulate.

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